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April 11, 2026
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SOS Children’s Villages Ghana deepens partnership with Gender Ministry
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- SOS Children's Villages Ghana held a courtesy call with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
- The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and explore mutual support for child welfare initiatives.
- SOS highlighted its work in alternative care, family strengthening, child reintegration, and youth empowerment through education and skills development.
- The Minister reaffirmed government's commitment to social protection, mentioning the shock-responsive strategy and expansion of the LEAP Programme.
- Both parties committed to sustained collaboration to improve the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable groups across Ghana.
Why This Matters
This collaboration is crucial for Ghana as it brings together a key NGO and a government ministry to address critical issues of child welfare and social protection. Enhanced cooperation can lead to more effective implementation of programs, better resource allocation, and improved outcomes for vulnerable children and families across the country.
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