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Accra, GHANA – The US government, through the US Department of State’s Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and in partnership with Mobile Web Ghana, has opened American Corner Agbogba, a new cultural and educational center.
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, cut the ribbon for this new facility on September 18, 2020, during the official kick-off event at Mobile Web Ghana.
During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Sullivan reiterated the purpose and importance of the recently inaugurated American Corner, saying: “A significant aspect of United States foreign policy and a cornerstone of my leadership at the United States Embassy in Ghana is invest in people. American Spaces empowers people, especially Ghanaian future leaders, young women and men, to meet today’s challenges and build a brighter tomorrow. ”
The US Embassy partnered with Mobile Web Ghana, a technology and entrepreneurship hub, to establish American Corner Agbobga as a place for innovation, networking, and information exchange. The space also offers Internet access, computers, books, and other resources, and hosts engaging speakers and activities.
Program topics include coding, STEM education for women and girls, media literacy, and entrepreneurship. American Corner Agbogba is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, except local holidays.
American Corner Agbobga is one of more than 600 American Spaces located around the world and is based on the more than $ 12 million that the US Department of State has committed to the program worldwide through ECA American Spaces. American Spaces are free meeting and learning spaces for the public that promote interaction between local communities and the United States, where people can learn more about the United States, United States higher education, and the opportunities in our programs. exchange, in addition to promoting life. -long learning.
For more information on the American Spaces program in Ghana, visit gh.usembassy.gov and follow @USEmbassyGhana on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Visit mobilewebghana.org to learn more about Mobile Web Ghana or follow @MobileWebGhana on Facebook and Twitter.
