HELP Foundation Africa Commends Government for Revoking E.I. 144 and Restoring the Achimota Forest Reserve
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
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Statement By Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw in Commemoration of World
Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw
Safeguarding Ghana’s Wetlands: Experts Call for Urgent Action on Conservation and Restoration
In the Commemoration of the World Wetlands Day marked every year February 5, Pro Environment Africa, a Civil Society Organization based in Ghana organized a Webinar Meeting round-up the event. Held on the 7th February, 2025, the Webinar brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the critical role of wetlands in Ghana’s ecosystems, food security,…
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…
THE COALITION OF CONCERNED NZEMA PEOPLE RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT THE PETROLEUM HUB PROJECT (PhuB) DEVELOPMENT
At a press conference facilitated by HELP Foundation Africa on 12th February 2025, the coalition of concerned Nzema people raised concerns about the Petroleum Hub Project (PhuB) Development and made demands for the suspension of the petroleum Hub Project to address concerns relating to due process and community participation rights. Background The Petroleum Hub Development…
MOB ATTACKS ON NAIMOS
The mob attacks in anti-galamsey enforcement are not spontaneous community reactions. They are often the product of calculated strategic mobilization by kingpins and political activists, because of anticipated immunity from sanction. Until incentives shift to increase the cost of interference and reduce the political value of defending galamsey, such behaviour is likely to persist. The…
How Galamsey Affects Fisheries in Ghana
Illegal mining (Galamsey) in Ghana is having serious and multifaceted negative effects on fisheries, from the rivers and estuaries inland all the way to coastal marine systems. Overall, galamsey undermines fisheries by polluting waters, destroying habitats, reducing fish reproduction and survival, and reducing incomes and food security. The effects are felt inland (in rivers) and…
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…