Rebuild Lives After Ghana's Tidal Waves

The Sea Works at Night Project is a livelihood and child-focused recovery initiative being
implemented in the Ketu South Municipality across three coastal communities; Agavedzi,
Salakorpe, and Amutinu. The project directly supports 50 households and impacts the lives of
over 300 children whose families have been affected by recurrent tidal waves.

These communities have suffered severe destruction from tidal waves that have washed away
homes, fishing equipment, and small businesses leaving many families displaced and living
in temporary shelters. For caregivers, the disaster did not only take shelter; it took away their
main source of income and the ability to provide for their children.

Traditionally, the livelihoods of these communities are centered around fishing and salt
mining. However, repeated tidal wave incidents have disrupted these activities, pushing many
households into extreme vulnerability. The Sea Works at Night Project responds to this
urgent need by supporting affected caregivers with livelihood activities that help them regain
income, stability, and dignity.

By strengthening the economic capacity of caregivers, the project helps families meet their
daily needs and reduces the risks children face when households fall into crisis, such as child
labour, school dropout, or neglect.

Recognizing that children are often the most affected in times of disaster, the project also
provides educational materials to children in beneficiary households. This support helps
ensure that learning continues despite displacement and hardship, giving children hope and a
sense of normalcy during recovery.