By Francis Ntow
Accra, Nov 6, GNA – The third cohort of CorpsAfrica/Ghana volunteers has been officially sworn in, marking the beginning of their one-year journey to drive community-led solutions for socio-economic development in rural areas across the country.
The group comprised 44 young Ghanaian graduates, along with six volunteers from other African countries, all of whom were inducted during a ceremony in Accra.
The volunteers completed an intensive six-week Pre-Service Training (PST), equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and commitment to tackle challenges in rural settings.
The training programme prepared them to engage with local communities and empower them through small-scale, impactful initiatives aimed at creating sustainable change.
At the swearing-in ceremony, the volunteers took an oath to work closely with local communities, addressing their needs through grassroots projects designed to promote long-term development.
They committed to fostering positive change through initiatives in sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Ms. Jessica Musey, Deputy Country Director of CorpsAfrica/Ghana, expressed strong confidence in the ability of the newly commissioned volunteers to lead transformative social change and development in the communities they will serve.
“These volunteers are ambassadors of hope, agents of change, and builders of a better future.
“The impact goes beyond the visible projects. It is in the smiles you bring to people’s faces, the trust you build, and the inspiration you instill in the hearts of those you serve,” she stated.
The ceremony was attended by officials from government institutions, international organizations, development partners, ambassadors, and board members of CorpsAfrica/Ghana.
Notable attendees included Dr. Tamu Daniel, the Peace Corps Country Director; Rica Rwigamba, the Mastercard Foundation’s Country Director; and David Quaye Annan, Vice Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).
CorpsAfrica volunteers are crucial in linking rural communities with essential resources and development opportunities.
In the next year, they will focus on community-identified projects to enhance livelihoods and strengthen local capacities for sustainable change.
Since its inception in 2013, CorpsAfrica has expanded to 10 African countries, including Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Gambia, Uganda, and South Africa.
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