Statement By Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw in Commemoration of World
Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw
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The Family of Missing Fisheries Observer in Ghana Seeks Support for Justice on World Social Justice Day
February 20th is World Social Justice Day and as part of the commemoration the families of missing Fisheries Observers in Ghana joined international organizations including the International Association for Professional Observers (APO). and Ghanaian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to raise attention on the cases of missing Fisheries Observers in Ghana and seek JUSTICE. The background…
Stakeholders Have Express Frustration Over the Lack of Law Enforcement Regarding the Illegal Mining – GALAMSEY – Activities
Mr. Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, the Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa, addressing journalists in Accra expressed that affected communities and Environmentalists are frustrated over the lack of law enforcement regarding the illegal mining activities. He described GALAMSEY situation as an emergency and called on the government to enforce the laws against galamsey without delay. He explained…
Can Ghana’s 2026 Budget Support Sustainable Fisheries and Reduce IUU Fishing
By: Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, Executive Director: HELP Foundation Africa. Convener: Fisheries Alliance / CSOs SDG 14 Platform, (+233 244817020) kkyeiyams@gmail.com. Executive Summary Ghana’s fisheries sector supports over 3 million livelihoods and provides more than 60 percent of national animal protein. Yet the sector faces a severe decline in fish stocks due to Illegal, Unreported and…
Galamsey: is State of Emergency Needed or Not ?
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
Presidential Dialogue with CSOs on March 30, 2026
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
WILL THE 2026 BUDGET END GALAMSEY
By: Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, Executive Director: HELP Foundation Africa (+233 244817020) kkyeiyams@gmail.com Ghana’s 2026 Budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” takes several commendable steps to combat illegal mining (galamsey), a crisis threatening water security, forests, and livelihoods. The 2026 Budget contains many positive, concrete measures to fight galamsey: stronger enforcement (NAIMOS &…
World Wetlands Day 2025 Statement by Mr. Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah
World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd. It was first observed in 1997 and aims to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands for both the environment and humanity. The day highlights the critical roles that wetlands play, including protecting coastlines against natural disasters like storms and tsunamis. The 2025 World Wetlands Day…
The nexus between World Environment Day 2025 and World Ocean Day 2025
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, the Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa and also the convener for Fisheries Alliance explained that the nexus between World Environment Day 2025 and World Ocean Day 2025 lies in the shared focus on environmental protection, particularly plastic pollution and sustainable ecosystems. World Ocean Day 2025’s theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us”,…
Meeting with Fisheries Minister Hon. Emelia Arthur on Closed Season Implementation
Today, we met with the Fisheries Minister, Hon. Emelia Arthur, at her office to discuss the implementation of the closed season and the Government’s priorities for the fisheries sector. The Minister explained that, at least for this year, artisanal fishers will be exempted from the closed season as part of a broader strategy to review…