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A fast-growing Ghanaian municipality is partnering with nonprofits to tackle its mounting sanitation challenges and protect its most vulnerable residents. The collaboration could become a model for other rapidly urbanizing communities across West Africa.
Ghana's Ashanti Region is making measurable progress on multiple fronts, from enhanced security for traditional leaders to major road upgrades that are easing congestion and boosting trade. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised the Regional Coordinating Council for coordinated improvements touching everything from drainage systems to community safety.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang rolled up her sleeves alongside government staff for Ghana's nationwide sanitation drive. Her message: one-day clean-ups won't cut it anymore.
Once harassed and overlooked, Ghana's informal waste collectors just swore in new leadership after transforming themselves into the country's most important sanitation force. They now collect three-quarters of all waste in Greater Accra.
Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.
Hundreds of residents in Awutu Bereku, Ghana joined forces for a massive community clean-up ahead of their annual cultural festival. The event combined tradition with President Mahama's nationwide call for healthier, cleaner communities.
Ghana's President is reintroducing civic education in schools to tackle the country's littering problem from the ground up. The move aims to teach children proper waste disposal and social responsibility before bad habits form.
After fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, 86 Ghanaian returnees pledged to give back by improving sanitation in their homeland. The group, calling themselves the "Evacuation Boys," turned trauma into purpose with their motto: "We Came Back to Give Back."
A rural Ghanaian town just received a modern 10-stall toilet facility worth $50,000, bringing dignity and health to thousands who previously lacked basic sanitation. With nearly 20% of Ghanaian households without proper toilets, this project shows how communities and aid groups are tackling a crisis that affects billions worldwide.
After devastating floods hit Accra, Zoomlion is racing through neighborhoods with emergency disinfection teams to prevent disease outbreaks before they start. The nationwide campaign targets contaminated waste sites and floodwaters threatening communities across Ghana.
President John Mahama rolled up his sleeves and joined Ghanaians in a nationwide cleaning effort, calling on every citizen to take responsibility for keeping their communities spotless. The two-day exercise marks a fresh push to tackle sanitation challenges through shared action.
Students in rural Ghana gained access to clean water and proper sanitation when Rotary International's president visited to open new facilities. The project shows how global organizations partnering with local communities can transform daily life for those who need it most.
Women-led groups in Ghana's Upper East Region are getting $150,000 to solve climate-driven water and sanitation challenges in their own communities. The year-long project puts local problem-solvers in charge of building resilience for 14,000 people across 30 villages.
Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
A new initiative is giving 18 young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana the funding, mentorship, and training they need to build thriving businesses. The program aims to transform regional inequality into opportunity through youth-led innovation.
Six of Ghana's UNESCO World Heritage forts and castles are getting a major restoration thanks to a $3.5 million commitment from Korea. The funding will help preserve globally significant monuments that tell crucial stories of Ghana's past.
Ghana is transforming how it uses money sent home by citizens living abroad, shifting from short-term spending to long-term investments that fuel national development. The country received $7.8 billion in remittances in 2025, exceeding all foreign direct investment.
For nearly seven decades, Ghana's Miss Ghana pageant has transformed hundreds of young women into confident leaders, diplomats, and changemakers while driving measurable social impact. What started as a beauty competition has evolved into a national institution producing politicians, entrepreneurs, healthcare advocates, and community leaders.
Ukraine is partnering with Ghana to establish a football academy and develop grassroots sports infrastructure. The collaboration brings together Ukraine's technical expertise with Ghana's rich football culture.
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