Theme: “Sustainable Water: Renewable Energy, Transforming Lives Through Partnership”
The Rainbow Trust Foundation in partnership with Poul Due Jensen Foundation has officially launched and commissioned state-of-the-art solar-powered mechanized boreholes at the University of Ghana, marking an important milestone in sustainable water infrastructure, renewable energy and community development.
The commissioning ceremony was held on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at the University of Ghana, bringing together representatives from government, academia, development partners, civil society and other stakeholders committed to advancing sustainable development.
The event was attended by the Representative of the Speaker of Parliament. Speaking on his behalf, Executive Secretary to the Speaker, Professor Damasus Tuurosong, said development should be measured by the problems projects solve and the lives they improve.
; Enoch Larbi Aboagye, Esq., Chairperson and Director of Legal Affairs, PHDC; Prof. Sando Mark Yidana, Provost of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana; and Mr. Jorgen Bollesen, Head of Economic Diplomacy at the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, among other distinguished guests.
The project was implemented by the Rainbow Trust Foundation under the leadership of its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nana Agyapomaa Asare I, with generous support from the Poul Due Jensen Foundation (Grundfos Foundation), Denmark.
Renewable Energy for Sustainable Water Access
The newly commissioned facilities are located at the Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin Hotspot Comfort Zone and the Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies at the University of Ghana.
Equipped with high-capacity hybrid solar pumping systems, the facilities combine renewable solar energy with grid electricity to provide a more reliable and sustainable water supply.
The use of hybrid technology demonstrates how renewable energy can be integrated into essential infrastructure to address immediate community needs while contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nana Agyapomaa Asare I emphasized that the project represents much more than the provision of water infrastructure.
“What we are commissioning is not simply a water project. It is an investment in people, education, sustainability and the future.”
She noted that the project reflects the Foundation’s belief in practical innovations that respond to present challenges while preparing communities and institutions for the future.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is calling for stronger partnerships among government, academia, civil society, and the private sector to address development challenges and deliver lasting impact.
Speaking on his behalf, Executive Secretary to the Speaker, Professor Damasus Tuurosong, said development should be measured by the problems projects solve and the lives they improve.
A Partnership Built on Shared Impact
Nana Agyapomaa Asare I expressed profound appreciation to the Poul Due Jensen Foundation (Grundfos Foundation) for supporting the initiative and continuing its partnership with Rainbow Trust Foundation.
She highlighted the broader relationship between the two organisations, noting that their collaboration has contributed to interventions in areas including education, water, sanitation and community development.
The Foundation also acknowledged the University of Ghana, the Embassy of Denmark, the Guest of Honour, the Chairperson, distinguished guests and all individuals and institutions whose contributions helped make the project possible.
The commissioning therefore served not only as a celebration of a completed project but also as a demonstration of what can be achieved when organisations work together around a shared development goal.
Founder of the Rainbow Trust Foundation and Oseawuo Nkosuohemaa of Akyem Abuakwa, Nana Akosua Agyapomaa Asare I, is calling for stronger partnerships with corporate institutions, development partners, government agencies and philanthropists to expand sustainable development projects across the country.
Beyond Water: Investing in Communities and the Future
The Rainbow Trust Foundation used the occasion to highlight the continuing need for sustainable development interventions across Ghana.
The Foundation noted that many schools and communities still require access to clean water, improved sanitation, libraries, learning resources and sustainable infrastructure, while young people need opportunities, mentorship and support to reach their potential.
Nana Agyapomaa Asare I therefore called on corporate institutions, development partners, foundations, government agencies, philanthropists and individuals to join the Foundation in its development efforts.
She stressed that partnerships could take different forms, including funding, technology, technical expertise, equipment and strategic collaboration.
The Foundation also highlighted its collaboration with the Heritage Hands Foundation, through which it seeks to expand its impact in communities and advance initiatives connecting education, community empowerment, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Building a More Sustainable Future Together
The commissioning of the solar-powered boreholes represents an important step in Rainbow Trust Foundation’s broader commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment.
The Foundation believes that meaningful and lasting change is possible when the right partners come together around a common purpose.
As the newly commissioned facilities are handed over to the University of Ghana community, the Foundation called on the University to protect, maintain and responsibly use the facilities so they can continue serving students, staff and future generations.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to building more partnerships, more sustainable projects, more empowered communities and greater impact across Ghana.
The commissioning stands as a reminder that sustainable development is not achieved by one organisation alone. It is built through partnerships, innovation and a shared commitment to improving lives—one community and one sustainable solution at a time.
