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Early Rains in Tamale

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

The rains have come early in Tamale this year. In the Northern Region of Ghana, the dry season usually lasts from October until June and the rainy season usually lasts from June until September. But this year that has not … Continue reading →

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Logo Let’s Gooooo!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

I love our logo and I throw it on everything, so getting it on our business signboards was long overdue! Talented local artist Osfa paints a sign for each of our 49 businesses and was more than happy to break … Continue reading →

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Tamale Staff Celebrate World Water Day with Entrepreneurs

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

March 22, 2013 — Today the CWS Tamale staff hosted 15 water business entrepreneurs at the CWS office to celebrate World Water Day. This is a tradition at CWS. Every year on World Water Day a selected group of women … Continue reading →

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Ghana Celebrates 56th Year of Independence

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Today Tamale celebrates Ghana’s 56th year of Independence. On March 6, 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first Prime Minister and President, declared that Ghana would be “free forever” after over 500 years of colonial imperialism. Ghana became the first country … Continue reading →

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February Updates!

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

It’s the most wonderful time of the month! That’s right, everyone is excited for…       BUSINESS UPDATES!  Check ‘em here: https://ghanawaters.crowdmap.com/ *Brought to you each month by Brianán Kiernan and Vodafone Internet Cafe*

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Oh Where Oh Where to Put the Polytank?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

The placement of the CWS water treatment center is key in running a successful water business. Fellows and CWS translators ask very specific questions when it comes to finding a spot for the polytank. The villagers select where they want … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Kwame Nkrumah

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

This past Friday Ghana honored its late, great leader Kwame Nkrumah with its annual national holiday, Founder’s Day. Here’s to the father of the independent Ghanaian state – Happy Birthday Kwame!

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Rain, Rain Won’t You Stay?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

While it may be summer where you are, in Tamale, the rainy season is in full swing. There are two seasons in Ghana – the rainy season and the dry season. So the terms “winter, spring, summer, fall” don’t mean … Continue reading →

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A Reflection on the First Day in the Village

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Yesterday watched the fellows prepare to go into their villages for the first time. Armed with information from orientation about Ghana, the water crisis, and a deeper familiarity with the CWS implementation system and lab testing, their enthusiasm reminds me … Continue reading →

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Ready to take off for the Summer and already preparing for Fall!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

The Summer Fellowship will take off at the beginning of June with 6 teams! It will be one exciting Summer as we open more water businesses and continue to serve new communities clean drinking water! Though the Summer is off, … Continue reading →

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