The American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana), led by the Manager for Membership, External Relations and Special Projects, Jane Okyere-Aduachie joined Mayekoo Foundation and Let’s Do It Ghana on 19 September 2026 for a World Cleanup Day beach cleanup at Ananse Beach, Nungua, bringing together businesses, community members, institutions, civil society organizations and individual volunteers around a shared commitment to protecting Ghana’s coastline.

The cleanup mobilized 576 volunteers, who collectively removed 51.2 tons of waste and marine debris from the beach in a single day. The waste included recyclable plastic bottles, fishing nets, wood, non-recyclable plastics, and other debris that had accumulated along the coastline.

AmCham Ghana’s participation demonstrated the important role businesses can play in supporting practical environmental action. By joining the cleanup, AmCham members contributed their time and resources to a community-led effort addressing the growing challenge of coastal waste and promoting greater responsibility for the environments in which communities live and businesses operate.

The activity also formed part of Mayekoo’s wider coastal restoration work, which focuses on sustained restoration, community participation and partnerships to improve the condition of Ghana’s beaches. The collaboration with Let’s Do It Ghana reflects the value of bringing together the private sector, civil society and communities around environmental challenges that require collective action.
The results at Ananse Beach showed what is possible when organizations work together with a common purpose. While the removal of 51.2 tons of waste represents a significant one-day effort, continued collaboration and sustained coastal management will be essential to maintaining these gains and building healthier, cleaner and more resilient coastal communities.

Be Part of the Next Cleanup
The work does not end when the cleanup ends. Mayekoo continues to work with communities, businesses and organizations to restore and protect Ghana’s coastline.
Would your company or organization like to join us for our next cleanup? Whether through employee volunteers, equipment, funding, or technical support, there is a role for you.
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