In recent years, the government’s intentional efforts to celebrate Green Ghana Day have achieved notable success.
However, Florence Sena Amponsah, the Senior Manager of Program Support at Compassion International Ghana (CIGH), has called on corporate Ghana to explore further avenues for promoting climate initiatives.
She recommended the creation of comprehensive climate strategies, sponsorship of youth-led projects, and the provision of training on the vital importance of addressing climate change.
Compassion International Ghana’s Commitment to Ecosystem Improvement
Madam Amponsah emphasized various initiatives by Compassion International Ghana focused on improving ecosystems in the communities they serve.
At the core of their efforts is the Environmental Stewardship Creation Care (ESCC) strategy.
This strategy aims to foster ecosystems that enable the growth and well-being of children, youth, and families, in line with CIGH’s vision.
Empowering Staff and Youth for Climate Action
Compassion International Ghana has also prioritized educating its staff about the significance of ecosystems.
Recently, five staff members underwent training on climate change and reporting.
Acknowledging the vital role of youth in advancing climate initiatives, Compassion International Ghana, in partnership with a local church, organized a three-day workshop in September 2022 for 40 young participants. This event was conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) and the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO).
The Church in Climate Change Initiatives
Compassion International Ghana acknowledges the crucial role of the church in educating communities about climate change efforts.
In May 2024, CIGH hosted the National Pastors’ Conference, gathering church leaders from its partner churches nationwide.
A special session on climate change included Dr. Christopher Ampadu, the West Africa Director for Samaritan Strategy. He engaged with over 400 pastors in important discussions about climate change and explored how the church could lead these efforts.
Sustaining Green Ghana Day Efforts
Amponsah stressed the need for tracking the progress of the trees planted on Green Ghana Day to guarantee their growth and longevity.
To achieve this, Compassion International Ghana, in collaboration with local church partners, has created a data tool specifically for monitoring these trees. Since 2022, they have successfully planted over 19,000 seedlings.
Compassion International Ghana and its church partners are dedicated to promoting a sustainable environment and urge corporate Ghana to expand their climate initiatives beyond the scope of Green Ghana Day.
About Compassion International Ghana:
Compassion International Ghana is Christ-centered, church-driven, and child-focused, with a vision of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
The organization executes this mandate by partnering with local churches to reach out to needy children in the local communities. Compassion International Ghana currently caters to over 98,000 children in Ghana.