Foundation For Environmental Watch

31/10/2025

Foundation for Environmental Watch is proud to have, Theophilus Sowah , to represent AfriYAN Ghana and the foundation in a one-day workshop on for
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The session provided a powerful platform to deepen our understanding of Ghana’s FP2030 commitments and explore ways to enhance -led accountability in and .

We were inspired by the shared commitment of all participants to ensure that every voice counts in advancing reproductive health rights and access for all.

A heartfelt thank you to the FP2030 Youth Focal Point – Ghana, Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), and the FP2030 Secretariat for convening such a meaningful engagement.

29/10/2025

Today, Ghana CSOs Platform on SDG 4 observes the 80th United Nations Day 2025.

Venue: St John's Grammar Senior High School, Achimota
Time: 10am

Join us so we observe the day together.

28/10/2025

Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations in Ghana

As the world marks 80 years of the United Nations, the Ghana CSOs Platform on (Quality Education) joins the global family in uphold our commitment to the power of under the theme, “Education Shapes the Future.”

is more than a right. It is the bridge to , , and . When we invest in learning, we invest in human potential and a for all.

Together with partners United Nations STAR-Ghana Foundation Foundation For Environmental Watch Young Visionary Leaders Ghana , we continue to advocate for inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education that leaves no learner behind, because the classrooms we strengthen today, will shape the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

25/10/2025

Empowering in and

Madam Lawrencia Doe participated in the 2-day SISTARS Project Gender Mainstreaming Training and Action Plan Development Workshop, organized by the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), University of Ghana.

This important focused on assessing institutional efforts at gender mainstreaming in STEM and developing innovative strategies to advance women’s leadership.

Madam Doe’s participation in the workshop reflects the Foundation For Environmental Watch commitment to promoting , , and within the STEM and .

24/10/2025

80th UN Flag-Raising Ceremony in Ghana.

Today, the Ministry of Foreign and Regional Integration proudly joined the global community in commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations in Ghana with a flag-raising ceremony in Accra.

This celebration reflects Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the UN’s founding ideals of peace, cooperation, human rights, and sustainable development.

As we raise the United Nations flag high, we reiterate Ghana's Civil Society Organizations dedication to development and our collective pursuit of a better, fairer, and more peaceful world for all.

Participating in the ceremony were steering committee members of the CSO Platform on SDGs Ghana, Mr Kekesi Defoe and Mrs Gloria Cann.

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23/10/2025

Digital Safety & SRH Advocacy Training for Young Advocates.

We’re excited to share that Naa Yemoteley Limbrains, a dedicated member of the Program Team, represented Foundation For Environmental Watch in a 2-day “Digital Safety and SRH Advocacy Workshop” organized by the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR).

This was designed to strengthen the resilience and of , empowering them to share safe, credible, and youth-friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information — while protecting themselves and their peers in the digital space.

Day 1 focused on Digital Safety, led by Miss Georgette Kissi from the University of Ghana, Legon University of Ghana, who shared powerful insights on online protection, privacy, and responsible digital engagement.

Day 2 centered on SRHR Content Creation, facilitated by Mrs. Dorcas M. Aggrey from UNFPA Ghana who guided participants on crafting , -centered, and engaging messages for and .

Key Takeaways:
1. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to secure your online accounts.
2. Avoid saving passwords in browsers.
3. Create a Family Safety Word to prevent scams.
4. Explore available SRHR and GBV support platforms such as: YENKASA Toll-Free Line: 0800202010, Orange Support Center (GBV): 0800111222, MSI Call Center: 0800208585, You Must Know (YMK) App, Flow App, Young and Wise Africa website.
5. Use social media responsibly: create awareness, share verified facts, and connect peers to credible SRHR services.
6. Always know your audience and use accurate data and not assumptions.

This training strengthens FEW’s commitment to building digitally safe and informed youth advocates who can drive conversations around health, rights, and online safety in our communities.

21/10/2025

Working Visit to the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Accra – Ghana.

A delegation from the SDG 4 - Quality Education Sub-Platform of the CSOs Platform on SDGs paid a working visit to the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Accra to explore strategic collaboration and partnership opportunities toward the commemoration of , which also marks the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations.

The engagement was highly productive and inspiring, centered on the shared theme for this year’s celebration — “Education Shapes the Future.” Discussions focused on strengthening joint efforts to promote inclusive, equitable, and quality education as a driver of sustainable development in Ghana. Both parties reaffirmed their to advancing the role of in achieving the (SDGs) and fostering in .

The meeting provided a valuable platform to align national-level with the 's global mission, emphasizing the need for collaborative action among civil society, government institutions, and development partners to empower communities through and .

The delegation was led by Mr. Joseph Afangbe, Convener of the SDG 4 Sub-Platform and of the CSO Platform on SDGs Ghana. As part of the delegation were Mr. Kekesi Defoe, the Executive Director of Foundation For Environmental Watch and a Steering Committee Member of the CSOs Platform on SDGs, and Mrs. Gloria Cann, Co-Convener of the SDG 4 Platform and fellow Steering Committee Member.

The lead UNIC team warmly welcomed the and expressed enthusiasm about deepening with the SDG 4 Platform in amplifying the message of as the cornerstone of , and .

Further updates on the preparation and next steps toward the successful observance of UN Day 2025 will be communicated in due course.

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15/10/2025

SUPPORT GAVI CDS3 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The Executive Director of Foundation For Environmental Watch, Kekesi Defoe, who is a member of the Greater Accra Regional Executive Committee of GCNH presented some medical diagnostic equipments on behalf of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH), to Ledzokuku District Health Directorate to support the GAVI CDS3 Project implementation.

These were received on behalf of the directorate by the District Health Director, Dr. Gifty Ofori Ansah. She expressed her sincere gratitude for the provision of the equipments to support project implementation. These tools, made up of , and , will greatly enhance our capacity to deliver quality primary health care, strengthen disease surveillance and improve vaccination services across our facilities.

The Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, The Ministry of Health,The Ghana Health Service and FEW, will continue to move closer to achieving better health outcomes for all.

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11/10/2025

11/10/2025

04/07/2025

Ongoing: Strengthening Inclusion Through Rights-Based Tools.

The Executive Director, Kekesi Defoe and two Program Team members, Gifty and Regina Amarh are in a 3-day strategic Review Workshop in Koforidua, Eastern Region, on the development of Gender and Human Rights-Based Information, Education & Communication (IE&C) Materials, Guidelines, SOPs, and Peer Engagement Manuals for Vulnerable Populations.

The Implementating Partners on the OVP Project under the Global Fund were tasked to review the various documents put together by volunteers a week ago. This is to ensure a collective, inclusive and people-centered responses to public health challenges in Ghana.

This workshop was organized by Ghana HIV&AIDS Network (GHANET)