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Ambassador Jackson Lauds Exchange Programs

On October 13, 2017, Ambassador Robert P. Jackson lauded “the enormous and indisputable benefits of cultural exchanges” during the AFS Global Citizenship Education Dinner held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The event celebrated 50 years of exchanges facilitated by AFS-Ghana. “Thanks to you, countless young people have dared to dream of visiting a ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Ghana | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News | Tags: AFS Programs, YES Program, Youth Development

AFS Global Citizenship Education Dinner Celebrating 50 Years in Ghana Remarks by Ambassador Robert P. Jackson

Honorable Minister of State for Tertiary Education Kwesi Yankah, President of AFS International, Daniel Obst, Chair of the AFS Board of Trustees, Vishakha Desai, AFS-Ghana Board Chair, Reverend Alan Okomeng-Mensah, AFS Partners from around the world, Colleagues, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening. It is my pleasure to join you here tonight to celebrate 50 ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Ghana | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: AFS Programs, YES Program