Ghana Update

Two Peace Corps Ghana Volunteers were the victims of a crime in the early hours of Saturday, July 14. The volunteers are safe and now with Peace Corps staff. Peace Corps Ghana and the U.S. Embassy in Accra are working closely to provide support as appropriate to these Volunteers.

The Peace Corps Volunteers were interviewed by local police and released. The matter is under investigation by Ghanaian officials and being closely monitored by US Government officials.

As a result of the incident, all Upper West Region Peace Corps Volunteers have been consolidated as a precautionary measure while the security situation in the area is assessed. The Peace Corps continues to monitor the security situation closely. The safety and security of volunteers is the Peace Corps' highest priority.

Families with questions or concerns may contact the Peace Corps Counseling and Outreach Unit with any questions or concerns they may have. The Counseling and Outreach Unit maintains a 24-hour, 7 days a week duty system. The telephone number during standard office hours is 855.855.1961, extension 1470; the after-hours number is 202.692.1470. The Counseling and Outreach Unit can also be contacted via e-mail at ossdutyofficer@peacecorps.gov.

Last updated Jul 17 2012