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ShineWater Partners with Global Alliance for Community Empowerment to Bring Clean Water to Communities in Northern Ghana

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Michele Zurvalec for ShineWater

BAY CITY, MI (FEBRUARY 2026) — ShineWater is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Global Alliance for Community Empowerment (GACE) to deliver clean, safe drinking water to communities in Northern Ghana—advancing health, resilience, and opportunity across the region.
Through this initiative, ShineWater and GACE are investing in sustainable water solutions designed to support daily life and long-term community growth. A portion of every ShineWater purchase supports clean water access in northern Ghana. Through our partnership with GACE, we help fund deep water wells that provide safe drinking water for children, families, and entire communities. Clean water changes everything.

“At ShineWater, hydration is more than what’s in the can—it’s about impact,” said Rod Hildebrant, owner of ShineWater. “This partnership allows us to help fuel healthier communities and brighter futures with one of life’s most essential resources.”

Across West Africa, limited access to clean water places a heavy burden on families and infrastructure. By bringing clean water closer to home, this initiative helps improve health outcomes, reduce preventable illness, and unlock time and opportunity for education and economic activity.
With deep local knowledge and a community-led approach, the Global Alliance for Community Empowerment ensures solutions are built to last—empowering communities today and for generations to come.

“Water is life. As a boy growing up in northern Togo, I spent long days walking in search of water, often at the cost of my schooling. Those journeys shaped my life. Today, I carry that memory with gratitude as we join hands with ShineWater to bring clean, accessible water to our communities in Northern Ghana.” Said Olowo-n’djo Tchala, Founder & President, GACE.

About ShineWater

ShineWater is the only ready to drink beverage on the market that provides todays families with vibrant flavored hydration that also has an excellent source of vitamin D. Up to 70% of our country’s kids and adults are believed to have insufficient vitamin D levels which is associated with various chronic diseases. ShineWater is a hydration-focused brand committed to promoting wellness and making a positive global impact. Through mission-driven partnerships and community investment, ShineWater works to support healthier lives locally and around the world.

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