Strengthening Partnerships for a Safer Environment: Pure Earth Team Visits GreenAd
2025-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Accra) | Greater Accra
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.

Understanding the E-Waste Economy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Ghanaians Must Do
2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Accra
Every day, old phones, broken laptops, and outdated appliances pile up in homes and landfills across Ghana. But behind this growing wave of discarded electronics lies a critical question:
What if there’s a sustainable way forward?
Join us for a thought-provoking virtual discussion under the theme:“Understanding the E-Waste Economy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Ghanaians Must Do.”
We’ll unpack the current state of Ghana’s e-waste economy, explore its environmental and economic implications, and discuss practical ways citizens, policymakers, and industry players can drive change.
Featured Speakers:Gerald Adu-Gyamfi – Head, Research & Evaluation, E-Waste Management FundDr. Daniel Ofori – Senior Lecturer, UCC Business SchoolDr. Vincent Kyere – Team Lead, E-Waste PIU, Ministry of Environment
This is more than a webinar. It’s a national call to action.
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Google MeetParticipation: FREE
Click on the link in the ‘View Events Website‘ below to register for free.

Launch of “A Decade of Pioneering E-waste Management in Ghana (2009 – 2019)" and Recognition Awards
2026-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Mikaddo Conference Centre, Osu, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Through the collective efforts of partners and stakeholders, a national initiative was championed to address the growing challenge of electronic waste in Ghana at a time when public awareness and technical knowledge on the subject were still limited.
With guidance and leadership of MEST and EPA, foundational documents and strategies were developed to support awareness creation and inform national action for the control of importation and management of e-waste in Ghana.
Save the date for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Mikaddo Conference Centre, Osu.
