Day: September 2, 2025

Accra: ActionAid Ghana, in collaboration with UN-Habitat, Habitat for Humanity International, and the University of Twente, has launched a $2.74 million climate resilience project to safeguard vulnerable coastal communities in Ghana and C´te d’Ivoire against the mounting threats of climate change. The initiative, titled ‘Improving Resilience of Coastal Communities in C´te d’Ivoire and Ghana,’ is funded by the Adaptation Fund and was officially inaugurated in Anloga in the Volta Region. It seeks to address the pressing dangers of rising sea levels, tidal waves, recurrent flooding, and coastal erosion, which have left many communities facing destruction and displacement. According to Ghana

Agona abodom: A 10-day Peace Prayer International Convention organized by Mathapoly Church International (MCI), formerly known as Musama Church International, concluded at Agona Abodom in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region. Reverend Francis Owusu, the Public Relations Officer of the Church, emphasized that the annual festival aims to unite members from Ghana and the diaspora to spread the gospel. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2025 peace prayer convention, themed “Trusting the Lord with all your heart,” commenced on Friday, August 22. Participants from Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, the UK, Benin, and various African countries gathered for the

Accra: Girls and young women have been encouraged to remain focused and steadfast in the pursuit of their life goals despite any challenges that they may encounter along the journey. They have also been advised to take a cue from females who had succeeded in many endeavours through determination, focus, and hard work amidst the challenges they faced. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Yvonne Enyelko-anu Tengan, a Geometric Engineer at the Upper West Regional Lands Commission, emphasized, “You can do anything you want to do, no matter the situation you find yourself.” She was speaking during a panel discussion

Bolgatanga: The Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF Ghana), a women’s rights Non-Governmental Organization, has conducted a policy dialogue focusing on women’s economic rights in Bolgatanga. The event, held in partnership with WILDAF West Africa Sub Regional Office and the Women in Agriculture Platform, received funding support from the African Women Development Fund as part of the ‘Economic Justice for Rural Women in West Africa’ project. According to Ghana News Agency, the dialogue sought to educate stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders, women farmers, Civil Society Organizations, and state agencies like the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, about

Accra: The Ghana Muslim Mission Women’s Fellowship (GMMWF) has held its 14th National Conference in Accra, with a call on Muslim women to help build a more equitable and sustainable society. According to Ghana News Agency, Hajia Mariama Obeng, the National Coordinator of the Fellowship, emphasized the invaluable contributions of Muslim women to society, highlighting their role in creating opportunities for themselves and their communities. The theme of the conference, ‘Muslim women of faith and social justice: Building a sustainable future’, aligns with the Fellowship’s mission to empower women and promote justice. Hajia Obeng stressed the connection between faith and

Nadowli: The Nadowli-Kaleo District directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on young people to be advocates of transparency and good governance in their communities to propel national and community development. It said young people had a critical role to play in fighting corruption, safeguarding democratic governance, and promoting accountability at the community level. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Der Tambile, the Nadowli-Kaleo District Director of the NCCE, made the call at Nadowli during a civic engagement session with youth groups from various trade associations and organizations in the district on the rule of

Adidome: Mr Guggisberg Fiagbenu, Assembly Member for the Adidome Central Electoral Area, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving sanitation within the community, stressing the need for collective action to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Fiagbenu emphasized the importance of good sanitation for community well-being and development. He urged residents to actively participate in periodic clean-up exercises to reduce filth and prevent disease outbreaks. Mr Fiagbenu commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for their involvement, noting their participation as an example of strong community partnership in promoting environmental health. He announced an upcoming