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Ghana: United States (U.S.) Provides $2 Million to Construct a New National Vaccine Cold Room

The state-of-the-art building will have two floors with the cold room on the ground floor and offices and storage space on the first floor

The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $2 million (24.8 million Ghana Cedis) to construct a new national vaccine cold room and a national cold chain vaccine management resource center at Korle Bu. USAID/Ghana Deputy Mission Director, Grace Lang, joined the Director…

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United States (U.S.) Joins Youth for Premiere of You Only Live Once (YOLO) Season 7

The hit series has amassed a substantial and diverse viewership, with 14 million social media and television views for Season 6 alone

YOLO is back to educate and entertain! On October 27, 2023, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, joined fans, influencers, celebrities, and Government of Ghana representatives for the much-awaited Season 7 Premiere of the popular hit TV show – You Only Live Once (YOLO) at the Silverbird Theater…

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United States (U.S.) Launches New Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Strategy in Ghana

Poor WASH services have a negative effect on health, education, and economic development, and there are significant regional disparities in Ghana

On October 27, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer, joined Ghana’s Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr. Freda Prempeh, for the launch of the U.S. Global Water Strategy High Priority Country Plan for Ghana.  The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), plans to invest…

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Ghana: United States (U.S.) Provides $100,000 in Urgent Assistance to Flood Victims

U.S. assistance will support the Government of Ghana’s relief efforts to save lives, reduce suffering, and begin recovery

The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided $100,000 (1.1 million Ghana cedis) to the more than 31,000 people displaced by recent flooding in the Volta Region. U.S. assistance will support the Government of Ghana’s relief efforts to save lives, reduce suffering, and…

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United States (U.S.) Commits $14 Million for Basic Education in Northern Ghana

The activity is USAID’s first foray into Ghana’s private school sector and is designed to expand access to 213 select low-cost private schools in northern Ghana

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Mission Director Grace Lang joined the Minister of Education Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum in Tamale yesterday to launch a new five-year, $14.39 million activity to support low-cost private schools in northern Ghana. The activity is USAID’s first foray into Ghana’s private school…

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United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan enter historic partnership in Ghana

The three countries’ shared commitment will improve primary health care and strengthen global health security defenses in Ghana against current and future pandemic threats

The Ambassadors of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to Ghana, announced a historic partnership, at an event hosted by Ghana’s Minister of Health, Honorable Kwaku Agyeman-Manu yesterday. This agreement between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea supports Ghana’s goal of Universal Health Coverage.…

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United States (U.S.) Extends Training and Support for Ghana Navy – $6 million in equipment, projects, and training to help improve maritime security

These capabilities are especially important for protecting commercial activities, including shipping and fishing, in the Gulf of Guinea

The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer joined the Chief of Defense Staff and senior officers from the Ghana Navy, the Ghana Armed Forces, and Ministry of Defense last week to visit the Ghana Navy Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Volta Region and commission multiple projects to support maritime security.…

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2023 Mandela Washington Fellows Heading to the United States

The group includes 18 women and 14 men selected among nearly 3,000 competitive applications from across Ghana

The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the selection of thirty-two young Ghanaians for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF). The group includes 18 women and 14 men selected among nearly 3,000 competitive applications from across Ghana. This year’s Fellows will travel later this month for intensive professional development and leadership training in…

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United States (U.S.) Support Increases Access to Justice in Ghana

In 2018, Ghana’s Parliament created the PDD under the Ghana Legal Aid Commission (LAC)

Director of the United States Department of Justice’s Access to Justice Office Rachel Rossi joined Chairman of the Ghana Legal Aid Commission Supreme Court Justice Lord Nene Abayaateye Ofoe Amegatcher, Attorney General Honorable Godfred Yeboah Dame, and Acting Executive Director of the Ghana Legal Aid Commission Ellen A. “Sweetie” Sowa…

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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - supported Feed the Future activity connects agribusinesses to investors

The event showcased investment opportunities in Ghanaian agribusinesses led by women and connected women entrepreneurs to investors for financing

On April 26, 2023,  the U.S. Government hosted its first-ever “Women in Agribusiness” Summit. The event showcased investment opportunities in Ghanaian agribusinesses led by women and connected women entrepreneurs to investors for financing. The event,  hosted by the USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity, focused on…