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MOGCSP and Big Win Philanthropy strengthen partnership on early childhood development
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) through strategic partnerships.
This was emphasized during a high-level engagement with Big Win Philanthropy, a global organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and youth.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, a delegation from Big Win Philanthropy, led by its President and Chair, Ms. Jamie Cooper, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and Big Win Philanthropy to enhance Ghana’s Early Childhood Development Policy and drive impactful initiatives for children.
Additionally, the meeting discussed key policy interventions and initiatives for Early Childhood Development, explored collaboration opportunities to enhance early learning and child welfare programmes, and addressed challenges while identifying practical solutions for improving ECD services.
The Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the government’s dedication to ensuring the survival, growth, and development of all children, particularly those aged 0-8 years.
She highlighted Ghana’s strides in prioritizing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), noting efforts such as revising the 2004 ECCD Policy, strengthening coordination mechanisms, and enhancing support for children with special needs and vulnerable groups, ensuring they receive the necessary support for their well-being.
“Through integrated social and behavioral change communication programmes, we have enhanced parental knowledge on childcare and created enabling environments for early childhood development,” she said.
She said, “We recognize the invaluable contributions of partners like Big Win Philanthropy in advancing this agenda. Together, we can build a future where every child in Ghana has access to quality early childhood care, protection, and education.”
The Minister further underscored the importance of collaboration in scaling up early childhood interventions, ensuring that children across Ghana benefit from sustainable policies and programmes.
The Chief Director, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, emphasized that the Ministry values the support of key stakeholders like Big Win Philanthropy in complementing its efforts to strengthen early childhood care and development.
Also present at the meeting were the Acting Director of the Department of Children, Mr. Alexander Sefa Boadi, and some Unit Heads.
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
