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Breaking: Ghana issued a yellow card by EU over Illegal fishing practices
The European Commission has issued a warning (yellow card) to Ghana...
New COVID-19 Report: Meager Government Aid Leaves Children Working Long Hours for Little Pay
(Takoradi, May 26, 2021) – The unprecedented economic impact of the...
Fisheries Governance: FoN supports GNCFC and NAFPTA to assess their capacities.
As part of efforts in strengthening the leadership and capacity of...
FoN supports young women with equipment to start business
Friends of the Nation; a socio-economic and environmental advocacy...
FoN Partners Shama District Assembly to review its emergency preparedness plan
Friends of the Nation in partnership with the Shama District...
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[Video] ReDIAL Project restores hope for Kwahu Afram Plains North female farmers
In this video, see how the ReDIAL Project is restoring hope for...
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[Video] The plight of disabled farmers in Yendi
In this video, see how the ReDIAL project is supporting disabled...
Climate change biting hard on farms in Western North Region, as farm yields decline
The chairman for the newly established Multi-Stakeholder Platform...
Why some female farmers in Afram Plains were giving up on farming
Some female farmers at Donkorkrom in the Kwahu Afram Plains North...
Shama: FON trains and resources women in pastries making
Friends of the Nation; a socio-economic and environmental advocacy...
Press release on the washing ashore of melon headed whales and other fishes in-some coastal communities of Ghana
Friends of the Nation (FoN) has taken notice of the beaching of...
Over 120 melon-headed whales wash ashore Axim
More than 120 large fishes, identified as melon-headed whales, and...
Queen Mothers’ manifesto to influence oil revenue utilization
This manifesto is a compilation of proposals by Queen Mothers from...
Robust and transparent enforcement measures needed to end Saiko – EU
The European Union ( EU) has urged the Government to put in place...
Chinese trawler fined $1m: EU praises Ghana government
The European Union delegation to Ghana has given the Fisheries...
The Far Ban Bo Project attracts international visitors
A six-member delegation from the United States’ Cooperate for...
FoN holds town hall in Tarkwa-Nsuaem
Friends of the Nation (FoN) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)...
FoN trains market women in Tarkwa
Friends of the Nation (FoN) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)...
FoN urged to fight for the vulnerable in society
Mrs Evelyn Baafi Boamah, Deputy Director of Minerals Development...
Fisheries stakeholders unsatisfied with government’s effort in combating IUU
Fisheries stakeholders have described government’s efforts at...
We want to end IUU on our shores – Gomoa Fetteh fishermen pledges
The fishermen, led by their chief Fisherman, Nana Obrenu Dabum III,...
Govt urged to review Fisheries Act to ensure sustainable development
Stakeholders in the fisheries value chain have called for an...
EU Group calls for concerted efforts to rebuild fish stock
An European Union Council Africa Working Party, has stressed the...
FoN Celebrates Edina Bronya 2019 with the People of Elmina
Friends of the Nation (FoN) and two sister organizations within the...
‘Saiko’ is still Illegal – Marine Police Officer, Agyemang Opambour
Contrary to reports that the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture...
Abandze Fishmongers worried about Increasing Sale of Juvenile Fish
Some fishmongers at Abandze in the Central Region have expressed...
Minister Suggests Marshall Plan to end Socio-Economic Problems in Coastal Fishing Communities
The Minister for Central Region, Hon. Kwamena Duncan has suggested...
Small-holder fishers and stakeholders sensitized on responsible fisheries issues.
Friends of the Nation (FoN) under the auspices of the FAR' BAN BO...
SHAMA DCE OFFICIALLY OPENS A 3-MONTH COMMUNITY-BASED FISHERIES CLOSED SEASON
On August 28, 2018, the District Chief Executive of the Shama...
Watch Mr Kyei Yamoah on TV3's #KAPTURED BY WOMEN show discussing...
Engagement with Judges, Prosecutors on Fisheries Management
Over 65 High and Circuit Court Judges and Prosecutors along the...
Engagement with Coastal MMDAs on Fisheries Management
Friends of the Nation under the USAID - US Agency for International...
World Day Against Child Labor 2018 Commemoration Cape Coast – June 12, 2018
Friends of the Nation (FoN) and it's sister organizations within the...
Children, adolescents and teenagers to be vigilant and not end up as victims of CLaT.
This call was made today at an USAID - US Agency for International...
IUU-CMGs & IUU GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES ORIENTED
In ensuring that IUU fishing within the Ghana’s fisheries sector is...
INTRODUCING VSLA TO COMMUNITIES
As part of ensuring that the livelihoods of small holder fishers and...
“Over 300 Anlo Beach residents rendered homeless by Tidal Waves”
Source: https://www.gbcghana.com/1.11994535 Over three hundred...
‘Galamsey’ activities stalling Sustainable Fishery efforts
Despite an extended government ban on illegal mining and deployment...
COMMUNITY LEADERS OF ANOMABO, EGYAA & BIRIWA ORIENTED ON VSLA
As part of the European Union funded Far Ban Bo Project, an...
WETLANDS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL CLUBS SUPPORTED WITH TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
With funding from the USAID/UCC Fisheries and Coastal Management...
IUU-CMG TO SUPPORT THE MONITORING OF ILLEGAL, UNREGULATED AND UNREPORTED (IUU) FISHING PRACTICES
In ensuring that Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing...
COMMUNITIES CALL FOR MORE COLLABORATION WITH NGOs IN COMBATING CLaT
Coastal-fishing communities’ dwellers in Awutu-Senya and Gomoa-East...
PRESS RELEASE – 16 March 2016
MINERALS COMMISSION AND PARTNERS SPEARHEAD PARTICIPATORY REFORM IN...
CLaT in Ghana’s Fisheries
Child labour is defined by the International Labour Organization...
“Safe Fishing Saves Lives” – Annual Regatta for awareness raising of fisheries regulations held at Busua
Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council Western Region (GNCFC – W/R)...
My Tax, My Voice, My Share
There is growing recognition both among governments, donors and...
Collaboration for Change: Friends of the Nation participates in Ghana Mining for Development Day
On Tuesday 3rd February, representatives from Friends of the Nation...
Communities plan their own development actions to address coastal resources management and climate change issues
“He who feels it, knows it.” This phrase aptly describes a situation...
National Level Advocacy on Marine Pollution and Petroleum Exploration & Production Bill
Ghana discovered oil and gas in commercial quantities in 2007. This...
FoN supports Validation of Shama’s Development Plan
The Shama District Assembly held a forum to validate its District...