Ghana

Ghana is a country located in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea with a population of 25 million. It is considered to be one of the friendliest and most culturally rich countries in all of Africa. Although Ghana’s economy is strengthened by a wealth of natural resources, including gold, cocoa and oil, it is still very much a developing country.

30% of Ghanaians live in poverty.

970,000 children are orphaned in Ghana.

71% of children in Ghana attend primary school.

42% of children in Ghana attend secondary school.

68 girls to every 100 boys attend school in Ghana.