Projects
Creating Lasting Impact, One Community at a Time
At Water Lily Foundation, our projects are more than just initiatives—they’re lifelines. We design and implement community-focused solutions that respond to real needs in areas such as health, water, climate action, and social development. Each project reflects our commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and local empowerment.
Explore how we are transforming lives, building resilience, and paving the way for a healthier, more equitable future.
- Read, Rise & Thrive English Literacy Bootcamp
- Menstrual Hygiene Festival
- Launch of WLF-Junior Club & Hygiene Education
- Literacy & Mentorship Project
- WLF–Botingli Water Project
- Tree Planting & Environmental Education Drive
- Basic WASH Education for School children
The Water-Lily Foundation (WLF), as a supporting partner to the Northern Girl Initiative, conducted monitoring activities at Kpalsi Zion, Dimali Ziina, and Wurishe Schools during the Read, Rise & Thrive English Literacy Bootcamp. The initiative aimed at strengthening English literacy among 300 female learners within the Tamale Metropolis.
WLF’s monitoring assessment recorded a 35% improvement in literacy levels among the participating students, highlighting the program’s positive impact on learning outcomes.
Location: Tamale
Date: 4th – 29th August, 2025
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Water-Lily Foundation in collaboration with NeedBe Foundation and CAMFED Ghana organised a Menstrual Hygiene Festival for 160 adolescent girls from 8 Junior High Schools, including:
1. Yoo R/C JHS
2. Yoo Naa JHS
3. Savelugu Experimental JHS
4. Savelugu M/A Block “A” JHS
5. Wataniya JHS
6. Girls Model JHS
7. Savelugu M/A Block “B” JHS
8. Savelugu Islamic JHS
The event included educational talks, creative arts sessions (drawing & colouring), and interactive menstrual health demonstrations. Students were grouped and taught how to use reusable cloth pads and menstrual cups.
At the end, 400 reusable menstrual cloth pads were distributed (each girl received 3). A selected number also received menstrual cups, which can last up to 10 years. This project reduced stigma, empowered girls, and helped lower the financial burden on families.
Date of Implementation: 28th May 2022
Project Location: Savelugu District (8 Junior High Schools)
WLF officially launched the WLF-Junior Club to foster health, hygiene, and environmental education. 100 students and 10 teachers attended the event which featured talks on personal hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and healthy eating habits. Practical sessions included handwashing demonstrations and waste segregation practices. WLF donated 100 reading books to the school library to enhance learning. The club was set up to serve as a peer-led structure for continuing health education and environmental campaigns.
Partners CCEYD, WAIDGH and UDS
Date of Implementation: 9th February 2022
Project Location: Sakasaka Junior High School, Tamale
In partnership with Rotaract Club of UDS–Tamale, the Water-Lily Foundation implemented a 3-day outreach program aimed at enhancing literacy and mentorship for over 200 school children in Paga, Upper East Region of Ghana. The programme included reading workshops, career talks, and a quiz competition. Stationery items and 200 educational books were donated, and exceptional students were awarded with school supplies and certificates. The programme empowered students to aim higher, promoted reading culture, and encouraged female education retention.
Date of Implementation: 18th–20th December 2021
Project Location: Paga, Upper East Region of Ghana
In direct response to the severe water challenges in Botingli, WLF constructed and commissioned a mechanized borehole with a solar-powered pump. This intervention benefited over 600 community members, particularly easing the burden on women and children who had to walk long distances to fetch water. A 5-member Water Management Committee was trained to oversee maintenance and community accountability, ensuring long-term sustainability of the project. The initiative dramatically improved health, time efficiency, and school attendance.
Date of Implementation: 20th October 2021
Project Location: Botingli Community, Savelugu District
As part of our commitment to environmental conservation, the Water-Lily Foundation carried out a tree planting campaign where over 90 seedlings—including fruit-bearing, umbrella, and fuelwood trees—were planted. 50 students and 6 teachers participated in a session that taught the importance of trees in climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and improving air quality. Pupils planted trees themselves under guidance and pledged to care for them. The project promoted student-led environmental stewardship and helped green the school premises.
Date of Implementation: 4th August 2021
Project Location: Fatih Sultan Mehmet School, Tolon
Water-Lily Foundation conducted a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) education session for over 120 pupils and 8 teachers at the Fatih Sultan Mehmet School. The event featured interactive presentations on the importance of clean water, personal hygiene, and proper sanitation practices. Students enthusiastically participated in practical handwashing demonstrations using soap and clean water. The initiative aimed to instil lifelong healthy habits, reduce disease transmission, and improve overall well-being in the school and community.
Date of Implementation: 29th August 2021
Project Location: Fatih Sultan Mehmet School, Tolon