Ghana

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Ghana is a stable, democratic country with a free press, active civil society, independent judiciary and apolitical military. USAID and the Ghanaian Government work together to generate prosperity and security for both the Ghanaian and the American people by increasing agricultural production, employment opportunities, and income for the poor, improving the quality of health services and education, and strengthening local government institutions.

Ghana Country Development Cooperation Strategy

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Ghana Country Development Cooperation Strategy

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As the largest bilateral donor to Ghana, the U.S. Government is a steadfast partner, helping Ghana to improve food security, sustainable natural resource management, and health and basic education outcomes; bolster economic growth; and advance good governance.

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    The mobile clinic van making rounds in the Kumasi metropolis

    United States Donates $220,00 Mobile Health Clinic Van to Facilitate Medical Outreach for Ghanaians

    The mobile clinic is equipped with an ultrasound machine and printer, an echocardiogram machine, two examination beds, three consulting rooms, air conditioners, a refrigerator for vaccines, a generator, power system, and more.

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    Parts of Northern Ghana have been ravaged by drought due to a dry spell affecting agriculture and nutrition outcomes

    United States Provides $3 Million to Support Ghanaian Farmers Affected by Dry Spell and Improve Healthcare Delivery in the North

    From the $3 million provided, $1.7 million will be used for smallholder farmers impacted by months of little to no rain in the north. The remaining $1.3 million will be used to improve nutrition, maternal and child health services, early childhood development, and social protection in the north.

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    USAID/Ghana Education Director Rasheena Reid delivers remarks at the reading festival

    U.S. Provides Over $120,000 to Organize Reading Festivals for Improved Literacy Among Ghanaian Children

    The United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided over $120,000 (over 1.9 million Ghanaian Cedis) to organize the 2024 regional and national reading festivals for Ghanaian children.

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    USAID supports maternal, newborn and child health in Ghana

    U.S. commits $45 Million to Improve Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health in Ghana

     In a new initiative to improve adolescent, maternal, newborn, child health, and nutrition in Ghana, the United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed over 700 million Ghana Cedis ($45 million) over the next five years.

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    From Saleswoman to Educator: Sakina Mahamadu’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Preschool Teacher

    Sakina and her "children"

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    After senior high school, Sakina Mahamadu worked as a saleswoman because she did not have the money to pursue a teaching degree. Eventually, she joined the Miracle Valley International School, a low-fee private school in Tamale, Northern Region, as a preschool teacher.

    Overcoming Adversity: Hackman’s Journey to a Fresh Start

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    After his mother passed away, Hackman was raised by his father, a secretary to a fishing canoe owner. When his father fell ill and relocated to Shama, Hackman dropped out of school to support them. “I have been ill for more than 10 years and haven’t been able to work or provide for my son,” says Hackman's father.

    Four Generations to Safe Fish

    Madam Bernice Dzanyekpor shows off her Safe Fish Certificate

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    Bernice has been in the fishing business for over 40 years, supplying fresh and processed fish and other seafood. She learned her trade from her mother and grandmother who would purchase and process produce from fishermen, smoking, drying, or salting it before selling it.

    Breaking Chains: A Journey to Health and Freedom

    HIV case managers (left and middle) and Director of Life Relief Foundation (right) discussing strategies to improve HIV testing services

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    The journey to health and freedom from HIV can be tough if you are married but alone. How did one woman embark on the journey with an abusive husband?

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    Kimberly Rosen, Mission Director
    Address 1:
    Address 1
    No. 24 Fourth Circular Road
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    Cantonments PO Box 1630
    City: Accra
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    Ghana
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    +233 302 741 200
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    +233 302 741 365
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    Craig Lamberton
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    1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
    City: Washington, DC
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    20523
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    USA
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    202-712-4314
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    clamberton@usaid.gov

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