Ghana has received its largest cohort of volunteers under the Peace Corps, with 30 Americans set to begin service in communities across the country.
The initiative, which has been operating for 65 years, continues to support national development in key sectors such as agriculture, health and education, while strengthening ties between Ghana and the United States.
Since its inception, nearly 5,000 volunteers have served in all 16 regions of Ghana, working alongside local communities, traditional leaders and government institutions to promote sustainable development.
At a swearing-in ceremony in Accra, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy, Rolf Olson, described the programme as a powerful platform for collaboration and service.
He noted that the Peace Corps remains grounded in the belief that community engagement can drive meaningful change and foster a shared vision for progress.
“Each one of you embodies the best that America has to give in diplomacy, peace-building and sustainable development,” he said, congratulating the volunteers on completing their training and encouraging them as they prepare to integrate into their host communities.
As Ghana adapts to rapid technological changes, Peace Corps Ghana is expanding its focus to include digital literacy across its programmes.
Volunteers are supporting students to critically assess online information, assisting health workers with digital record systems, and engaging young people with emerging technologies to promote responsible and inclusive digital participation.
Government officials at the event welcomed the new cohort and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the programme. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister for Health, and Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, expressed appreciation for the long-standing partnership and the role volunteers continue to play in advancing development efforts across the country.
