When the Rivers Heal: Child Welfare and Ghana’s Anti Galamsey Fight
Illegal small-scale mining, known as 'galamsey,' is causing severe environmental and public health crises in Ghana, particularly affecting children in mining communities. Despite various government initiatives, the pollution of water bodies with toxic metals remains a critical human security issue.
In Ghana, illegal mining is commonly known as “galamsey,” derived from the phrase “gather them and sell.” It is an informal and unregulated small-scale mining activity that provides alternative economic opportunities and immediate income to many Ghanaians. The sector also contributes to the development of Ghana’s mineral wealth.
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