About Acra

🇬🇭 People to People International – Accra, Ghana

Chapter Contact: office@ptpi.network
Chapter Name: PTPI Accra Chapter
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Accra is the vibrant, beating heart of Ghana—its capital and largest city, located along the southern Atlantic coast of West Africa. With over 5 million residents in the Greater Accra Region and a rich history shaped by trade, tradition, and transformation, Accra has grown into a leading center for diplomacy, education, and Pan-African identity. Whether you’re walking through the bustling Makola Market, visiting the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, or catching the sea breeze in Jamestown, Accra’s energy is unmistakable.

About the Chapter

The PTPI Accra Chapter is part of our expanding PTPI Africa network and brings together passionate volunteers—especially youth leaders and educators—who are committed to building peace through community engagement and cultural exchange.

Guided by the core values of Peace through Understanding, the chapter hosts educational workshops, school outreach initiatives, and local forums that spark dialogue and empower action. It also plays a key role in promoting cross-cultural relationships with chapters across Africa and beyond.

Past and Current Activities

• Youth Empowerment Sessions on leadership, career development, and civic engagement

• Community Health Awareness Days focused on hygiene, malaria prevention, and nutrition

• Cultural Celebrations to highlight Ghanaian heritage and build understanding across differences

• Collaborations with regional chapters in organizing Africa-wide PTPI events and meetups

As Ghana continues to serve as a model for stability and democratic progress in West Africa, the PTPI Accra Chapter stands as a beacon of hope for youth who are actively shaping the continent’s future.

Why Visit Accra?

Accra is a welcoming city where tradition meets modernity. It’s home to:

🏛 Independence Square & Black Star Gate – powerful symbols of Ghana’s journey to independence
🎭 National Theatre & Arts Centre – spaces where Ghana’s rich storytelling, music, and dance come alive
🌊 Labadi & Kokrobite Beaches – perfect places to experience Ghana’s coastal beauty and vibrant weekend life
🧵 Makola Market – one of the best places to see Ghana’s economic and cultural life up close
🕊️ Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park – dedicated to Ghana’s first president and a key figure in African liberation

Get Involved

If you’re a PTPI member visiting Accra, we encourage you to connect with the chapter to explore local life and community efforts firsthand. The chapter is also open to sister-chapter partnerships, international project collaborations, and knowledge exchange with other PTPI regions.

Let’s continue to build peace, one connection at a time.