PACKS Africa

01/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and dedication of every worker driving Africa forward.

At PACKS Africa, we recognize that behind every thriving business, every growing city, and every innovation is the commitment of hardworking people who show up and deliver excellence daily.

From the hands that build, to the minds that innovate, to the hearts that serve—your work matters.

Happy Workers’ Day.
Let’s keep building Africa, together.

24/04/2026

📢 We're hiring!

PACKS Africa is looking for 9 Data Collection Agents to support the EAUtonomy WASH governance project across Bongo, Sunyani, and Adenta.

If you have field research experience and live in any of these districts — we want to hear from you.

📅 Deadline: 1 May 2025
🔗 Link: https://www.packs-africa.org/careers/

03/04/2026

This Easter, we reflect on sacrifice, renewal, and the power of rising again.

At PACKS Africa, we believe the story of Easter is not just one of faith—but of purpose, resilience, and transformation. Africa, too, must rise—united, peaceful, and prosperous.

Let this season inspire us to recommit to building the Africa we deserve.

Happy Easter.

06/03/2026

🇬🇭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚! 🎉

Today, we celebrate 69 years of freedom, resilience, and progress! On this day in 1957, Ghana made history as the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, igniting a wave of liberation across the continent.

At PACKS Africa, we honour the visionary leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the countless heroes who paved the way for a united and prosperous Ghana. Their courage and determination continue to inspire us as we work towards strengthening our democracy, governance, and sustainable development across Africa.

As we reflect on our journey, let’s recommit to building a stronger, more resilient Africa—one that thrives on Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM) for sustainable development.

03/03/2026

📢 New Publication | Africa Evidence Network (AEN)

We are pleased to share that our recent blog, “From Cells to Systems: Using Evidence to Climate-Proof Ghana’s Prisons,” has been published by the Africa Evidence Network (AEN).

The piece reflects insights from our multi-stakeholder roundtable on the climate–health–security nexus within Ghana’s prison sector. It highlights why prisons must not remain a blind spot in climate adaptation, public health planning, and justice sector reform, and what this means for advancing Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM) in Ghana and across Africa.

Key themes include:

🔎 Integrating climate perspectives into custodial institutions
📊 Strengthening data systems for better policy decisions
💰 Unlocking climate finance for overlooked sectors
🤝 Coordinated action across justice, health, and governance actors

Together with our partners, we believe evidence must move beyond reports and into real institutional change. Climate resilience in prisons is not peripheral. It is central to public health, human rights, and national development.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/from-cells-to-systems-using-evidence-to-climate-proof-ghanas-prisons/2026/02/20/

Visit the post for more.

18/02/2026

This Friday, our team will convene for another session of the PACKS Africa Internal Seminar Series, focused on Revisiting Performance Management.

As an institution committed to evidence-informed decision-making, we recognise that strong performance systems are essential for impact, accountability, and continuous learning. This internal reflection space will allow us to critically assess what is working, refine our approaches, and strengthen alignment across our programmes and strategy.

We look forward to sharing key insights and takeaways from the session with our wider community after the seminar.

11/02/2026

From Cells to Solutions: Climate & Health in Ghanaian Prisons

PACKS Africa recently partnered with the Ghana Prisons Service, University of Southampton, and UHAS to convene a roundtable tackling climate risks, health challenges, and overcrowding in prisons. Stakeholders explored evidence-based, practical solutions to improve living conditions, policy frameworks, and justice outcomes.

Read more: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1470342/from-cells-to-solutions-collaborative-push-for.html

02/02/2026

At our recent Roundtable Discussion on the Climate, Health, and Security Nexus in Ghana’s Prison Sector, Hon. Helen Adjoa Ntoso, MP for Krachi West and a Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, was in attendance as participants examined key issues around access to justice, prison congestion, and institutional reform, including the need for regular legal aid visits to prisons.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of adequate financing and strong collaboration among government, civil society, legal aid institutions, and development partners to address systemic challenges in prison health, security, and justice delivery.

Notably, Hon. Ntoso arrived before the programme commenced and stayed throughout the entire three-hour session, contributing meaningfully to the discussions and enriching them with perspectives from both the legislature and her personal experience as an MP.

30/01/2026

: We are currently engaging key stakeholders at our Roundtable Discussion on the Climate, Security, and Health Nexus in Ghana’s Prison Sector.

Organised in partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service, University of Health and Allied Science (UHAS), and the University of Southampton, this session is creating space for evidence-informed dialogue on how climate change impacts prison health, safety, and institutional effectiveness.

Through cross-sector collaboration, we are validating research insights, sharing practical experiences, and identifying pathways for climate-resilient and humane prison systems in Ghana. This will strengthen the link between evidence, policy, and practice. 🤝

27/01/2026

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 🌍

Climate change is increasingly shaping health risks and security conditions within closed and institutional settings, including prisons. On January 30, 2026, together with our partners, we will convene stakeholders for a focused roundtable discussion to examine how climate-related stressors intersect with health outcomes and security challenges in Ghana’s prison sector.

The discussion will draw on evidence, institutional experiences, and policy perspectives to deepen understanding and inform more resilient, climate-responsive approaches within correctional systems.

02/01/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬.

As we close the year, our Executive Director, Sylvia Kamau, reflects on a journey shaped by collaboration, resilience, and shared commitment.

In this message, she extends heartfelt appreciation to our partners, allies, and communities who stood with PACKS Africa throughout 2025 — and offers a glimpse into the vision and priorities that will guide us into the year ahead.

Thank you for believing in the work.
Thank you for walking the journey with us.
The road ahead is promising — and we are just getting started.

🎥 Watch, reflect, and join us as we step boldly into the future.

01/01/2026

𝑳𝒂 𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆 𝒍𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.

À l’approche de la fin de l’année, notre Directeur fondateur, Kirchuffs Atengble, propose une réflexion franche sur une vérité que beaucoup d’organisations vivent mais que peu nomment : la croissance n’est pas toujours confortable.

À PACKS Africa, l’expansion a signifié davantage de responsabilités — plus de personnes, plus de systèmes, plus de redevabilité. Et parfois, des retours plus lents. Ce n’est pas un échec. C’est le travail difficile mais nécessaire qui consiste à passer de l’agilité à la durabilité, de l’improvisation à l’institution.

Cette réflexion de fin d’année nous invite à repenser la croissance — non pas comme quelque chose à idéaliser, mais comme un processus à traverser avec intention, patience et intégrité.

🎥 Regardez la réflexion complète et rejoignez-nous pour nous engager, non seulement à grandir davantage, mais à bien grandir.