Voltic Ghana Limited, in partnership with Jaldhaara Foundation, has provided support to the Adeiso SDA Basic School under the ‘Water for Schools’ Programme.
The programme will see the supply of treated drinking water to school children on daily basis.
Between 10 and 15 gallons will be supplied daily to the children to aid in the reduction of the growing rate of water-borne diseases in the area.
The Public Affairs and Communication Manager, Voltic Ghana Limited, Joyce Ahiadorme told the Media 20 million dollars has been invested in the programme which will expand for one year after which a review will be conducted.
The review will measure the extent the programme was able to help in the reduction of water-borne diseases among the students.
It is also to show the company’s commitment towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Six.
“Our aim is to take care of school children’s thirst, while the pupils thirst for academic excellence,” Mrs Ahiadorme said.
“Voltic will continue to partner other organisations to find sustainable ways to improve the livelihood of its customers, suppliers and employees,” she added.
The Country Head, Jaldhaara Foundation, Shambho Komar, said the organization engages in the provision of clean and potable water to under-served communities.
He said the partnership with Voltic Ghana Limited would provide water to selected schools in the Ashanti, Eastern and Greater Accra regions.
Mr Komar commended management of Voltic for the partnership to help reduce water-borne diseases in the communities.
He urged the pupils to take their studies seriously, adding: “There is no limit to what you can achieve in life”.
Mr Seth Somuah Mireku, the Head Teacher of the School, commended management of the two organisations for the support in promoting clean water use in the School and the communities.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM