Abaka is located in Ekumfi in Central Ghana. People in Abaka are primarily dedicated to farming, trading and fishing; the typical house is made of mud and bricks. The people in this community have access to primary education, but if they want to pursue secondary and tertiary education, they need to travel to the city. When visiting the community, they expressed that their top needs are improving the sanitation projects, access to household toilet facilities, and access to credit. Global Brigades is currently working with Medical brigades in Abaka and seeking collaboration with local partners to implement water, sanitation, healthcare and economic projects as part of Global Brigades’ strategic plan in Ghana.
District: Abura
Region: Central
Global Brigades will establish mobile clinics in Abaka to provide basic health care services to community members. In conjunction with the government-run Ghana Health Service, Global Brigades is working to improve healthcare in the region, including supporting the establishment and training of local Community Health Workers.
Global Brigades is implementing the Holistic Model in Abaka but has not yet begun the Medical Brigades program. Now in the planning phase, implementation of a water solution will start as soon as feasible.
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In working closely with the medical program, the dental program provides fillings, extractions, and fluoride treatments as a standard part of medical brigades. Most community members do not have regular access to dental care due to the lack of dentist within a reasonable distance.
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Global Brigades is working on the implementation of the Holistic Model in Abaka, but has not yet begun with the Water Brigades program. Now in the planning phase, implementation of a water solution will start as soon as feasible.
Global Brigades is working on the implementation of the Holistic Model in Abaka but has not yet begun with the Business Program. Now in the planning phase, the Business Program will evaluate a community bank as soon as feasible, followed by market studies and investment in an anchor business to provide additional capital.
Global Brigades is working on the implementation of the Holistic Model in Abaka but has not yet begun with the Public Health Program. Now in the planning phase, the financing, delivery, and installation of household health infrastructure products will start as soon as feasible.