Earlier this month, students in our water operator program in Ghana took a meaningful step toward their future careers in water systems technology. Their visit to the Ghana Water Institute provided a hands-on learning experience that brought their classroom lessons to life.
The visit included guided tours of the water intake and treatment facilities, a leak detection field, and state-of-the-art classrooms. Students engaged deeply—asking questions, connecting theory to practice, and envisioning their future roles in the sector.
Dorcas, the only female student currently enrolled in the program, shared how the visit helped her understand textbook diagrams in a new way. The Institute has offered her automatic admission and job placement support, a gesture aimed at encouraging more young women to pursue careers in water systems technology.
We are grateful to the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana for supporting this powerful learning experience. Through engagement with the Ghana Water Institute and exposure to real-world systems, these future water professionals gained firsthand insight into what it takes to deliver safe water across the country.
We’re currently exploring opportunities to create similar programs in East Africa and welcome conversations with Embassy teams and development partners aligned with this vision.
Special thanks to Ambassador Tom Nørring, Mathias Thuborg, Manacia Sefakor Asamoah, Dr Nashiru, Grundfos, Grundfos Foundation | PDJF, Ghana Water Company Ltd., Aarhus Vand, Anise Sacranie, and all of our partners. We’re honored to collaborate with you to equip youth with the skills to bring safe water to their communities.
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