In a moment of national recognition, disability rights advocate, Mr. Yaw Ofori-Debra was conferred with the prestigious Order of the Volta award by Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at a ceremony held in Accra on 30th December, 2024. Mr. Ofori-Debra has long been a champion for the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana. His unwavering dedication to ...

As part of efforts to improve and strengthen its capacities in new media, the Livelihood and Environment Ghana (LEG) recently organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on digital communication for five of its staff  members and 23 community volunteers. The capacity building exercise was held on theme, “Equipping LEG’s Staff and Volunteers with Digital Communication Skills for Improved Advocacy.” The training, ...

The Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service (GPS), the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), and other agencies, has successfully intercepted three trailer trucks loaded with 1,473 maxi bags (approximately 2,500 individual bags) of smuggled cocoa beans in Sunyani. This interception marks a significant win in the ongoing battle against the illegal cocoa trade.  Speaking during ...

Mahama Ayariga, MP for Bawku Central, is tipped to become the next NDC Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, as Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson shifts focus to the Finance Ministry. Unimpeachable sources within government have indicated that Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, is highly likely to be named as the new Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament. This exclusive information obtained by 3News comes ...

The Livelihood and Environment Ghana(LEG), an environmental and human  rights advocacy organisation has called for a rapid  investigation  into the  recent incident of  police  brutalities at the Newmont Ahafo South Gold mine at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region.   The latest incident, which occurred last Thursday dawn, resulted in the deaths of three local residents who were allegedly shot by police ...

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has refuted reports suggesting a critical fuel shortage in the coming days. In an interview on Citi News, Dr. Patrick Ofori, CEO of the Chamber, reassured the public that there are sufficient fuel supplies available in the country. “Most of the BDCs currently have products at anchorage, with vessels discharging petrol,” Dr. Ofori explained. ...

In an effort to reduce poverty and foster local development, the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) in collaboration with the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), have launched a project to enhance financial access for women and other vulnerable groups in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The initiative focuses on improving the quality of life in five communities within ...

BESSFA Rural Bank, an indigenous Bank in the Garu Districts of the Upper East Region has recognized the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) for its outstanding contributions as a strategic investor in the Bank. The prestigious award was presented to ISODEC at BESSFA’s 30th AGM and Climax of the Bank’s 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024. The event ...

Civil society organizations (CSOs) and individuals who recently participated in the Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2024, are calling on the government to adopt a national strategy to encourage volunteerism and empower citizens to become active participants in society. They are also urging the government to formalize volunteerism through the national educational system and ensuring that students are taught the importance of ...

ABANTU for Development and the Women Manifesto Coalition (WMC) have jointly offered their sincerest congratulations to Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensa on her sterling performance as the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.   According to the Organisations “this is indeed in recognition of a well-deserved success following the meticulous preparation and conduct of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections held ...