By Kwame Accra, Ghana — Nestled between a concrete wall and a mechanic’s workshop in the densely populated neighborhood of Alajo, rows of green lettuce, okra, and tomatoes sway gently under the morning breeze. There’s no farmland in sight, no tractor — just makeshift containers, old rice sacks, and plastic bottles arranged on wooden planks. This unlikely farm belongs to 45-year-old Patience Anokye, a single mother of three and a seamstress by trade. Two years ago, the pandemic slashed her client base and income. But she turned to a skill she had nearly forgotten — farming. “I was raised in the village where we grew our own food,” she says.…

By Abena Navrongo, Upper East Ghana — On a dusty patch of land near the edge of town, a cluster of shiny panels glistens under the scorching midday sun. Nearby, a group of young women assemble solar lanterns in a small container workshop. For many in this remote community, this isn’t just a project — it’s power, progress, and a paycheck. “I never thought light would come from the sky,” says 19-year-old Fatimata, who now earns ₵250 a month assembling solar kits. “But now, the sun gives us work — and light.” In a country where access to electricity remains uneven, solar entrepreneurs are transforming lives — one rooftop, one…

By Chris Accra, Ghana — In the heart of Madina Zongo, a narrow footpath winds between makeshift kiosks and food stalls. A foul smell lingers in the air. Below the path, a drainage canal is choked with discarded sachet water bags, plastic bottles, and black polythene. It’s a common sight in Ghana’s urban neighborhoods — but one woman is trying to change that. Meet Felicia Owusu, a 38-year-old sanitation crusader who has turned her frustration into action. With a reflective vest, broom in hand, and an ever-present megaphone, she leads a community clean-up every Saturday, shouting: “If you eat, bin it! If you drink, don’t drop it!” She’s not a…