Why we swim!
Swimming holds the power to empower individuals in various ways. According to the OECD's 2021 report, this life-skill serves multiple functions, enabling individuals to engage in water-related activities for employment purposes, while simultaneously lowering the risk of drowning. Moreover, swimming contributes positively to one's health and physical well-being, highlighting its multifaceted benefits
Why Ghana?
25%
Of the population lives with a level of income below the poverty line of 1.90$.
73.4%
Of children in Ghana suffer from multidimensional poverty
70%
Of the population aged 15 years and above is NOT able to swim in Ghana.
​~700
Drowning deaths were reported in Ghana in 2019.
Our mission
Aqua’aba foundation offers a swimming program aimed at teaching disadvantaged kids in Accra how to swim. In Ghana, swimming lessons aren't free, widely available or part of a standard childhood routine. In Accra, a coastal city, the majority of children grow up without learning how to swim. This is especially dangerous as many kids play at the beach but lack the skills to swim if caught by a wave.
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Aqua’aba foundation wants to ensure that swimming is free of charge for children. Once learnt, swimming is a skill for life and has many health benefits.
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Aqua’aba foundation aims to keep children from the street and provide a safe and meaningful after school-activity and support system.