World Vision Ghana has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at improving the lives of about 2.8 million vulnerable children across the country, with a strong emphasis on partnerships and sustainable development.

The strategy, titled “Hope for Every Child: Harnessing Opportunities for the Protection and Empowerment of Every Child,” aligns with national development priorities as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Speaking at the launch, the National Director of World Vision Ghana, Madam Tinah Mukunda, said collaboration with government, the private sector, civil society organisations and development partners would be critical to achieving the strategy’s objectives.

She noted that the organisation plans to mobilise over $120 million to support interventions in child protection, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and livelihood empowerment.

“This strategy is ambitious, but it is achievable if we work together, so that every child is safe,” she said.

Madam Mukunda added that the strategy was shaped by inputs from community leaders, faith-based organisations and other grassroots stakeholders, and called for urgent collective action to improve child wellbeing.

She stressed that investing in children remains one of the most important contributions to national development and future prosperity.

Chief of Staff Mr Julius Debrah reaffirmed government’s support for child-focused initiatives, describing child development as a national priority.

He commended World Vision Ghana for its long-standing contribution to social development over nearly five decades, particularly in health, education, water and sanitation, nutrition, and child protection.

“World Vision Ghana has carved a niche for itself as one of the most respected non-governmental organisations in the country,” he said, noting that its impact is evident in communities nationwide.

He further encouraged continued collaboration under government’s “reset agenda” to build safer and more resilient environments for children.

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, also praised the organisation’s efforts in strengthening child protection systems and advocating against child labour, child marriage and trafficking.

She said the new strategy would help advance gender equality, protect children with disabilities, and promote the rights and wellbeing of girls across the country.