ACCRA, Ghana December 4, 2025
In a powerful display of national unity and shared responsibility, the Ghana Key and Vulnerable Populations officially launched a unified platform known as “Voice for All” on December 4, 2025, at the ICASA Community Village.
The launch marks the successful culmination of a consultative journey that began in 2023. Bringing together 26 founding community organizations, the consortium aims to streamline civil society’s contribution to the national health agenda, acting as a collaborative partner to the Government, Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and development partners.
Endorsement was done by 26 organizations during the launch.
Under the joint leadership of Watara Yahaya, KP Representative on the CCM, and other community leaders, the consortium seeks to harmonize efforts rather than work in isolation. “Our adoption of the name ‘Voice for All’ reflects a deep commitment to the Ghanaian spirit of communal care,” Yahaya stated. “We are here to build bridges, not walls. By working hand-in-hand with the Ghana AIDS Commission, National AIDS Control Program, religious leaders, and families, we ensure that HIV prevention services reach the most vulnerable, ultimately securing the health of the entire nation.”
Watara Yahaya, “We are here to build bridges, … ultimately securing the health of the entire nation.”
The initiative received high-level endorsement from key stakeholders who see the consortium as a strategic asset for the country. Dr. Emmanuel Akwoulo Agyigewe Teviu, Program Manager of the National AIDS Control Programme, formally launched the consortium alongside the Global Fund Country Portfolio Manager, Nicole Barbara Delaney and her team, together with WAPCAS Plus, the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund Key Populations grant. Their participation, joined by representatives of UNAIDS, the Ghana AIDS Commission, the Stop TB Partnership, and PEPFAR, reflected a shared commitment to work in close partnership toward Ghana’s 2030 elimination targets.
The occasion was graced by a number of dignitaries from Government (NAC), development partners and the community led organizations.
This collaborative approach is directly aligned with the “Accra Reset,” the new framework championed by the Ghanaian Presidency at ICASA 2025 to reimagine global health governance. By shifting the focus from aid dependency to national ownership and domestic resilience, “Voice for All” serves as a tangible example of the Accra Reset in action empowering local communities to lead sustainable health solutions from within.
The consortium is mandated to accelerate HIV prevention by fostering culturally responsive dialogue and community-led monitoring. By ensuring that prevention tools reach those most at risk, “Voice for All” supports the Ministry of Health’s broader goal of a healthy, productive population, proving that Ghana succeeds when every citizen is included in the circle of care.
