The GhanaThink Foundation is marking the 13th edition of National Volunteer Day with a series of community service activities across Ghana. The activities, organised through the Foundation’s Ghana Volunteer Program, form part of National Volunteer Day 2026, an initiative established on September 21, 2013, to promote volunteerism and community service. This year's activities include sanitation, health, education, and substance abuse interventions.
According to the Foundation, the initiative began with about 300 volunteers undertaking 40 projects and has since expanded into a multi-regional movement involving thousands of volunteers. Co-founder and Director of the GhanaThink Foundation, Ato Ulzen-Appiah, said the initiative was established to encourage a culture in which people, particularly young people, take responsibility for addressing challenges within their communities.
As part of this year’s activities, GhanaThink organised Konnect meetups on September 19 in Accra, Tema, Takoradi, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Sunyani, Ho, Wa, Tamale, Bolgatanga, and Kasoa. The gatherings brought participants together to reflect on their volunteering experiences, network, and plan community projects. This is an effort to build a culture where young people across Ghana realize that leadership begins with service.
Other interventions include a sanitation exercise in Sagnerigu, a medical outreach in Wa, and a national blood donation drive led by Rotaract District 9104. Additional activities are expected to focus on environmental protection and recycling in Teshie, literacy support for more than 150 pupils at Ayeduase R/C School in Kumasi, youth employability training, and support for the BAHASS Foundation facility in Wa.
In the Upper East Region, the BolgaKonnect team is expected to undertake a substance abuse sensitisation exercise at Bolgatanga Central Technical School. BolgaKonnect Administrator Raymond Ayinne said the intervention would focus on educating young people about substance abuse and its consequences. The goal is to curb the ever-rising incidence of substance abuse among young people.
The GhanaThink Foundation is encouraging individuals and organisations to make volunteering part of their regular activities through initiatives such as community cleanups, mentorship, blood donation, tree planting, and offering professional services to communities. The foundation aims to promote a culture of volunteerism and community service across Ghana.
The 13th National Volunteer Day celebrations demonstrate the impact of sustained volunteer efforts across Ghana. With thousands of volunteers participating in various activities, the initiative continues to inspire young people to take responsibility for addressing challenges within their communities. The foundation's efforts are expected to contribute to the development of a culture of volunteerism and community service in Ghana.
Key points
- The GhanaThink Foundation has organised various community service activities across Ghana to mark the 13th National Volunteer Day.
- The initiative aims to promote volunteerism and community service, particularly among young people.
- This year's activities include sanitation, health, education, and substance abuse interventions in multiple regions across Ghana.
