Welcome to the Media Coalition Against Galamsey

In Ghana, the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” is a critical battle for the protection of our environment, communities, and future. We are a dedicated coalition of media organizations committed to raising awareness, advocating for sustainable practices, and holding accountable those who threaten our natural resources. Together, we strive to amplify voices, share impactful stories, and foster a united front against the destructive practices of galamsey. Join us in our mission to safeguard Ghana’s rich heritage for generations to come.

11 Suspects Nabbed for illegal Mining in the Western Region - GhanaWeb

11 Suspects Nabbed for illegal Mining in the Western Region  GhanaWeb [...]

Adequate community dialogue will help win galamsey fight – EPA Boss - CitiNewsroom.com

Adequate community dialogue will help win galamsey fight – EPA Boss  CitiNewsroom.com [...]

Galamsey: Police arrest 7 Ghanaians, 4 Chinese in Western Region - 3News

Galamsey: Police arrest 7 Ghanaians, 4 Chinese in Western Region  3News [...]

Poison for Gold: Documentary by Erastus Asare Donkor, for Joy FM.

Red Friday & Signature Campaign:

For 5 months, the Red Friday campaign was carried out with participation throughout the country to serve as a rallying point for all Ghanaians to support the media in the #StopGalamsey campaign. It had mass participation with members stations and organisations championing the cause and sharing pictures of themselves wearing red with the hashtag #RedFriday and #StopGalamsey on social media.

The Signature campaign was done manually and digitally. Various organizations helped with the collection of the signatures with over 250,000 signatures manually collected…