GreenAd was honoured to welcome a high-level delegation from Pure Earth today, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen the longstanding partnership between our two organisations. The visiting team included:

• Mr. Gabriel Sanchez Ibarra, Vice President, Programs, Pure Earth

• Dr. Esmond Wisdom Quansah, Country Director, Pure Earth Ghana

• Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu, Communications Officer, Pure Earth Ghana

They were warmly received by Mr. Yaw Amoyaw-Osei, Executive Director of GreenAd, along with key members of the GreenAd team:

• Daniel Onwonah Owiredu – Programs Manager

• Bennett Samuel Akuffo – Project Manager

• Kojo Amoyaw-Osei – Impact Manager

• Kwesi Asare Dickson – Communications Manager

Reflecting on the partnership, Mr. Amoyaw-Osei noted, “GreenAd served as the secretariat for Pure Earth’s operations in Ghana since its inception until they moved to their office.” This collaboration has been pivotal in advancing environmental health initiatives in Ghana.

The visit focused on the organizations’ joint efforts, especially the Toxic Site Identification Project (TSIP), a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2009 by Pure Earth (then known as the Blacksmith Institute). TSIP aimed to identify and map toxic hotspots across Ghana using tools such as XRF soil analysis and laboratory testing. One of the most notable findings was Agbogbloshie, identified as a high-risk area due to extreme pollution levels.

The delegation also toured GreenAd’s e-waste collection center at Agbogbloshie, highlighting the organization’s frontline role in addressing e-waste challenges and protecting public health.

As the visit concluded, both teams reaffirmed their commitment to explore new avenues for collaboration—working together to safeguard the environment and promote a healthier future for all Ghanaians.