Press Releases
2011
September 30, 2011 » USAID commits an additional $127 million to support development in Ghana
The United States of America, acting through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed $127 million for the next twelve months as part of a continuing partnership with the Republic of Ghana to achieve shared objectives in democracy and governance, education, health and economic growth. Story
August 22, 2011 » USAID AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PROVIDE SAFE WATER FOR OVER 10,000 PEOPLE IN HO AREA
More than 10,000 people in three communities in Ho municipality are benefitting from a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Rotary International project that is providing safe drinking water. The communities are Abutia Teti, Takla Gborgame, and Nyive. . Story
April 7, 2011 » USAID, DANIDA Unify Approach in Support of Ghanaian Businesses
USAID will contribute US$4 million to the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund. This is the first time USAID is delegating authority to a development partner to implement a program on its behalf, promoting the principles of donor agency coordination. Story
March 10, 2011 » USAID Partners with Ministry of Education on E-Reader Study Project in Ghana
Ambassador William Garvelink, Deputy Co-ordinator for Development of the “Feed the Future Initiative", highlights the initiative it at a news conference in Accra, Ghana. Story
February 21, 2011 » USAID Strengthens Basic School Supervision
Ambassador William Garvelink, Deputy Co-ordinator for Development of the “Feed the Future Initiative", highlights the initiative it at a news conference in Accra, Ghana. Story
2010
Buipe Flood Victims Get Support
In a program funded by U.S. Agency for Inteternational Development, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has given coupon vouchers valued at GH¢ 70 to over 700 displaced persons representing 700 households affected by floods at Buipe. Story
OTHER 2010 PRESS RELEASES
- USAID Contribution to Ghana's Food Security
- USAID Donates Handwashing Machines to New Town Schools
- USAID Distributes Insecticide Treated Nets to Flood Victims in Central Region
- United States, Ghana Health Service Address Child and Maternal Health
- Three to Represent Ghana at President Obama's First Youth Forum
2009
The U.S. Government has launched an agricultural development initiative in Ghana to benefit over 60,000 smallholder farmers and enterprises in agro-business. Story
OTHER 2009 PRESS RELEASES
- USAID to help boost reading skills of primary school students in Ghana
- U.S. provides relief items to flood victims in the Northern Region
- Peace Corps volunteer returns to Ghana as Mission Director
- USAID supports the physically disabled through wheelchair basketball
- USAID donates health equipment to Ministry of Health
2008
USAID donates bicycles and carrier bags to Ministry of Health
USAID has donated 1,000 bicycles and 1,000 carrier bags to the Ministry of Health. The items, valued at approximately US$150,000, are to facilitate the work of community health volunteers in increasing the access and quality of basic health care in rural communities. Story
OTHER 2008 PRESS RELEASES
2007
Acting USAID Administrator visits USAID-supported sites
The Acting USAID Administrator, Henrietta Holsman Fore, has visited two USAID-supported project sites in La, a suburb of Accra. The visit took her to the Veterinary Services Department and the La General Hospital. Story
OTHER 2007 PRESS RELEASES
2006
USAID and two mining companies sign agreement promoting community development in mining areas
USAID, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited and Gold Fields Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen local governance, identify and establish viable economic opportunities for residents, and share best environmental management and social impact practices in Ghana. Story