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Ghana’s coastal communities are home to vibrant fishing traditions that have sustained families for generations. Yet, in recent years, overfishing, declining marine stocks, and limited alternative opportunities have left many households, particularly women and girls,...
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Across Ghana, illegal mining (galamsey) has become both a socio-economic and environmental challenge. For many young people in mining districts, the promise of quick earnings drives them into unsafe pits where they are exposed to toxic chemicals, exploitation, and...
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Small-scale fisheries are the backbone of Ghana’s coastal economy, providing food security and livelihoods for millions of people. Yet, fishing remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. Poor handling of premix fuel, lack of safety equipment, and...
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to threaten Ghana’s marine resources, food security, and the livelihoods of millions of coastal people. Effective enforcement of fisheries laws is therefore essential in safeguarding the sector. Friends of...
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Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing remains one of the biggest threats to Ghana’s marine resources, coastal livelihoods, and food security. It undermines the sustainability of fish stocks, deprives coastal communities of income, and weakens national...
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Friends of the Nation (FoN) recognises that while Ghana’s offshore oil production brings economic opportunities, it also poses significant challenges to the livelihoods of coastal communities, particularly fishers and small-scale traders who depend on healthy marine...
