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Ghana

Compassion partnership began 2004

EST. 2004

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Agoo! When you arrive in Ghana, you’ll be stepping into a country that displays the diversity of God’s creation, from palm-lined beaches to lush rainforests and open savannahs. In its neighbourhoods, you’ll meet people who are known for their respectful nature and express their culture through colourful art, music and dance.

Population

34 M

Capital city

Accra

Local time

Current Weather

, 0°C

Distance to Australia

15,478 km
In Ghana, youth are forced to trade their learning for survival. Families are unable to afford school fees and youth drop out of school early, furthering the cycle of poverty. Many children are suffering from disease, and there are high rates of people living with HIV. With low education in communities, sickness continues to spread.

Poverty in Ghana

1 in 4
people live in extreme poverty
1.6%
of the population are living with HIV
4 in 5
youth do not complete high school

Yet God's Church is on the move in Ghana. For over two decades, our local church partners have been supporting children to stay in school. Today, thousands of young adults are pursuing further study, vocational training or starting their own businesses. In communities facing high rates of HIV, youth are empowered with health education and critical care.

Compassion in Ghana

452
local church partners
100,590

children supported

948

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Margaret, Compassion graduate

Change is happening across Ghana. Growing up, Margaret didn’t have the resources to pursue her education. Our local church partner stepped in to support Margaret so she could stay in school. Now, at only 22 years old, she has set up a library in her community! Education is opening doors for the next generation of Ghanian children.

“If you want to create a community you want to live in, then you have to know that there is a lot for you to do in that community. What I hope to achieve is to improve the vocabulary of the children and for them to be able to express themselves when they move out. Compassion inspired me with a sense of giving back to the community.”
Margaret, Compassion graduate

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