World Vision Ghana Strengthens ties with Gender Ministry

By Vivian Adu, Communications Officer

A delegation from World Vision Ghana and the World Vision African Union Liaison Office, on Tuesday 17th June, 2025 paid a courtesy call on Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Honourable Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra.

The meeting aimed to reinforce collaboration between the two institutions and focus efforts on promoting gender equality and child protection, with the broader aim of improving the welfare of women and children in Ghana.

Led by Jean-Claude Mukadi, Interim National Director of World Vision Ghana, Sam Norgah, Director of the World Vision African Union Liaison Office and Yasmine Aouad, Communications and Marketing Manager, the delegation discussed key areas of mutual interest with the Minister, particularly the prevention of gender-based violence and increased support for vulnerable children.

Norgah addressed the potential ratification of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, highlighting the opportunity for Ghana to take a leadership role in the region. He also proposed deeper collaboration through the AU’s Specialised Technical Committee on Gender. Stressing the importance of youth and child engagement, he suggested that Ghana’s inclusive approach could serve as a model for other AU member states. 

In response, Hon. Dr Lartey shared plans by the Ministry to organise a post-Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) stakeholder event to consolidate key outcomes and develop actionable next steps. World Vision expressed interest in supporting this initiative and contributing to related advocacy and programming.

Providing an overview of the organisation’s current work, Jean-Claude outlined World Vision Ghana’s strategic focus areas, which include Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health and Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, and Livelihoods. He commended the Ministry’s involvement in past initiatives such as the ENOUGH Campaign to end violence against women. He invited the Ministry to contribute to the development of World Vision Ghana’s five-year strategy.

“At World Vision, our strategic priorities in Ghana, from WASH and Health to Education and Child Protection, are all aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families. We deeply value the Ministry’s collaboration on global initiatives like the ENOUGH Campaign and welcome your input into our upcoming five-year strategy to ensure it aligns with Ghana’s national development goals,” Jean-Claude Mukadi noted.

The meeting also explored the ongoing validation of the Ministry’s Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy. Norgah encouraged closer inter-ministerial collaboration, particularly with the Ministry of Education, noting that the ECCD policy aligns with the African Union’s continental education strategy for Africa (CESA) for the period 2026–35.

Dr Lartey further emphasised the role of positive masculinity in promoting gender equality and highlighted the need for expanded public awareness campaigns. She welcomed World Vision’s support in strengthening national outreach efforts, particularly given the Ministry’s continued dependence on donor partnerships.

The delegation took the opportunity to formally congratulate Dr Lartey on her appointment as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.