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Stay up to date with AKO Foundation's latest advocacy wins, field updates, events, and stories from our communities across Ghana and beyond.
Stay up to date with AKO Foundation's latest advocacy wins, field updates, events, and stories from our communities across Ghana and beyond.
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AKO Foundation delegates joined heads of state, ministers, and civil society leaders at the GEF Assembly in Vancouver, making the case for increased youth and African representation in global environmental finance decision-making.
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International
Our delegates joined global leaders in Vancouver to advocate for greater African and youth representation in environmental finance.
Advocacy
We submitted a comprehensive position paper calling for legally binding measures to end plastic pollution at INC-5.
Awards
AKO Foundation proudly sponsored and hosted the annual awards ceremony recognising outstanding young African changemakers.
International
Our team joined over 180 countries at the United Nations Environment Assembly to advocate for stronger chemicals and waste management frameworks.
Advocacy
Six AKO delegates participated in BRS COPs in Geneva, presenting position statements and engaging in high-level negotiations on toxic chemicals.
Events
Over 400 community members attended our first round of coastal restoration and sustainable fishing workshops across 12 coastal towns.
Press
AKO Foundation and the Ghana Health Service co-launched a national campaign to phase out dental amalgam across all public health facilities by 2028.
Events
Our flagship Women in Climate Leadership Programme welcomed its second cohort of 150 young women from across Ghana for an intensive 6-month programme.
Press
Our 2025 Annual Report is now available, documenting a landmark year of impact: 15,000+ youth engaged, 150+ communities, and 8 international platforms.
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