World Vision Ghana has launched a bold new campaign, ENOUGH, aimed at tackling the alarming levels of child malnutrition in Ghana through grassroots nutrition education, food production initiatives, and enhanced school feeding interventions.
The initiative, officially introduced in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region, is part of a three-year nationwide effort launched in 2024 to address child hunger by empowering communities and strengthening household-level food systems. It builds on existing World Vision programmes such as Healthy Environment and Wellness (HEAL) and Livelihood Enhancement and Family Empowerment (LIFE).
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Joseph Edwin Yelkabong, Bawku Cluster Area Programme Manager for World Vision Ghana, described the campaign as a direct response to troubling data on child nutrition in the country. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, 18% of children are stunted, 12% underweight, and 49% suffer from some form of anaemia.
“These are not just numbers. They are a call to action,” Yelkabong said. “ENOUGH means we can no longer tolerate inaction while nearly half of our children lack basic nutrition. This crisis affects every aspect of a child’s well-being—from education and healthcare to protection from violence.”
The campaign is designed to be community-driven, focusing on the production and use of locally available, nutritious foods. It will include activities such as food demonstrations, school gardens, and nutrition education for families. Additionally, access to clean water and sanitation will be prioritized to support proper hygiene and health outcomes.
Mrs. Barbara Amegavie, World Vision Ghana’s Campaigns Coordinator, emphasized that ENOUGH is rooted in the belief that access to nutritious food is a non-negotiable right for every child. “We are scaling up interventions that ensure food security at the household level and advocating for stronger systems, especially within the school feeding framework.”
She added that successful implementation of the campaign will rely on collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service, and the Department of Agriculture to ensure a multi-sectoral approach.
As climate change, income inequality, and economic shocks continue to impact food availability and affordability, World Vision Ghana’s ENOUGH campaign sends a strong message: the time to end child hunger and malnutrition is now.
