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Young girls have called for increased investment in education, healthcare and protection as climate change exposes more of them to risks, including child marriage, during Plan International Ghana’s Girls’ Takeover Day on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. …
The Head of Programmes at Plan International Ghana, Eric Ayaba, has called on the government to establish a dedicated budget line for child protection, saying safeguarding children must be treated as a national priority. …
… Mr George made the remarks at the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Digital Skills Project organised by Plan International Ghana with support from Nokia in Accra. …
… Hyundai Motor Company, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Plan International have launched the Hyundai KOICA NextGen Project, which will equip young people with industry-relevant skills, including training in electric vehicles and other emerging automotive te …
… The project, which runs from April 2026 to December 2030, is being implemented in partnership with Plan International Ghana, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Hyundai Motor Company (HMC). …
… The project, with support from Plan International Ghana, titled, “Strengthening Women’s Capacities for Effective Participation and Representation in Ghana’s Local Governance System,” will be implemented from April 2026 to March 2028 across three municipalities: West Akim Municipa …
… de this known in Accra yesterday at the launch of a project titled “Strengthening Women’s Capacities for Effective Participation and Representation in Ghana’s Local Governance System,” which is being implemented by ABANTU for Development with support from Plan International Ghana …
… According to data from Plan International, integrated support systems (combating stigma alongside financial aid) can increase the school re-entry rate of teen mothers by over 50%. …
… The grant signing ceremony, held at SkyPlus Hotel and led by Plan International Ghana, marks a critical milestone in the rollout of the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Ghana Project. …
Young girls have called for increased investment in education, healthcare and protection as climate change exposes more of them to risks, including child marriage, according to Plan International Ghana's Girls' Takeover Day event during International Day of the Girl Child commemorations. The event featured girls assuming leadership roles to amplify calls for girls' rights and greater participation in decisions affecting their futures.
Young girls have called for increased investment in education, healthcare and protection as climate change exposes more of them to risks, including child marriage, according to Plan International Ghana's Girls' Takeover Day event during International Day of the Girl Child commemorations. The event featured girls assuming leadership roles to amplify calls for girls' rights and greater participation in decisions affecting their futures.
The Wa West District Assembly and Member of Parliament have handed over and commissioned multiple infrastructure projects, including a renovated five-bedroom District Assembly Guest House, school desks, a Community-Based Health Planning and Services compound at Dodoma, classroom facilities at Meteu, and a kindergarten block at Tanina.
Plan International Ghana's Head of Programmes called on the government to establish a dedicated budget line for child protection and adequately resource institutions mandated to protect children, citing inadequate funding as a longstanding challenge across successive governments.
Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George said digital skills development is critical to Ghana's transformation agenda, highlighting that the country needs young innovators who build technology solutions rather than consume them. Twenty-six graduates—14 females and 12 males—completed a 12-week intensive training programme and capstone project organised by Plan International Ghana with Nokia support, each developing working projects to address real community problems.
Hyundai Motor Company, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Plan International have launched the Hyundai KOICA NextGen Project, a five-year initiative running from 2026 to 2030 to equip young people with industry-relevant automotive skills including training in electric vehicles and emerging technologies. The project will directly benefit 405 people while approximately 20,000 TVET students and their families are expected to benefit indirectly, with a focus on women and out-of-school youth.
Ghana has begun a skills development initiative to prepare its youth for the automotive revolution, particularly in electric vehicles. Under the Hyundai-KOICA NextGen Project running from April 2026 to December 2030, the Ministry of Education will equip young people with specialised skills in EV technology, hybrid systems, and digital diagnostics through curriculum development, modern training infrastructure, and scholarships.
Gender advocacy group ABANTU for Development will empower 30 women, including young women and those with disabilities, to contest the 2027 District Assembly Elections across three municipalities from April 2026 to March 2028, with support from Plan International Ghana.
Ghana's Gender Minister has launched a project aimed at increasing women's participation, including young women and women with disabilities, in decision-making within the local governance system ahead of the 2027 District Assembly elections. The initiative, implemented by ABANTU for Development with Plan International Ghana support, will equip female aspirants with leadership skills and promote gender equality advocacy.
The Asutifi South District Assembly has launched a support programme for pregnant teenage girls taking the Basic Education Certificate Examination, offering specialised counseling, medical care, and financial assistance to prevent school dropout and encourage further education. The initiative aims to sustain student momentum during the high-risk period between exam writing and results.
Plan International Ghana has awarded grants to 15 civil society organisations under the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership Ghana Project, a 6.5-year initiative backed by Global Affairs Canada aimed at strengthening women's rights and youth advocacy nationwide. The project emphasizes institutional resilience and includes a social enterprise component to help organisations generate sustainable income.