Ghana has made significant progress in reducing poverty and expanding social services over two decades, but with mixed progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.  

COVID-19 stalled growth, compounded by the economic impact of the war in Ukraine. Food inflation soared and rising debt threatened the country’s socioeconomic stability.  The country has since made efforts to restore economic stability, including through boosting exports.  

Over 1 million people are food insecure, while 1 million  children under 5 are chronically malnourished. 

The World Food Programme (WFP) works with the Government, other UN agencies and development partners, civil society and the private sector to prepare and respond to emergencies and build sustainable food security.  

What the World Food Programme is doing in Ghana

Emergency preparedness and response

In collaboration with the Ghana Refugee Board, UNHCR and others, WFP is providing cash to asylum seekers in Tarikom resettlement centre in the Upper East region, who fled insecurity in Burkina Faso, and to host community members, to ensure both groups can cater for their food and other essential items. We also focus on strengthening Institutional capacity in emergency preparedness and response, for partners such as the National Disaster Management Organisation.

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Partners and donors

Achieving Zero Hunger is the work of many. Our work in Ghana is made possible by the support and collaboration of our partners and donors, including:
Ministry of Finance Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Ministry of Health Ministry of Interior

Operations in Ghana

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Contacts

Office

No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments, Accra, P.O. Box GP 1423
Accra, The Republic of Ghana
Ghana

Phone
(+233) 302 785364
Fax
(+233) 302 773835
Email
Ghana.Feedback@wfp.org
For media inquiries
Ghana.Feedback@wfp.org
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