ECOWAS extends humanitarian aid to persons of concern in Ghana
The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian assistance, community resilience and regional solidarity through the commissioning of boreholes, schools and livelihood support initiatives for vulnerable populations and host communities in Ghana.
The commission, in a statement dated 28 June, 2026, said the interventions came under the ECOWAS Humanitarian Assistance to the Persons of Concern (PoCs) (IDPs, Refugees, Returnees, and Asylum seekers).
It explained that the interventions, implemented by Ghana’s National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), targeted Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, returnees, stateless persons, asylum seekers, and host communities.
“The initiative forms part of ECOWAS’ broader humanitarian response efforts aimed at addressing challenges arising from insecurity, displacement, and vulnerability across the region,” it said.
The commission approved funding of $604,576 through the ECOWAS 2024 disaster relief and humanitarian response fund in recognition of the growing humanitarian needs in the country.
Noting the support was designed to bridge humanitarian assistance gaps and improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations in the country, ECOWAS inaugurated four boreholes to improve access to clean water and sanitation in beneficiary communities.
Speaking during the commissioning, ECOWAS Resident Representative to Ghana, Mohammed Gana, described the interventions as an investment in dignity, hope, and human development.
“The boreholes we are commissioning today represent more than access to clean water. They symbolize improved health, safety, and relief for families who have long struggled to secure this basic necessity. Clean water is life, and by providing it, we are investing in healthier and more productive communities,” Mr Gana stated.
The initiative was expected to help vulnerable individuals and families transition from dependence to productivity while building resilience against future shocks.
The project is in tandem with ECOWAS Vision 2050, seeking to transform the regional bloc from an “ECOWAS of States” to an “ECOWAS of People,” placing citizens at the centre of development, peacebuilding and regional integration efforts.
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