Accra, Ghana – April 4, 2025 – Pure Earth, a U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing evidence-based solutions for mercury and lead pollution in low and middle-income countries, is excited to announce the visit of its Vice President of Programs, Mr. Gabriel Sanchez, to Ghana from April 7 to April 15, 2025.
This visit highlights Pure Earth’s commitment to tackling the environmental and health challenges posed by heavy metal pollution and promoting sustainable solutions.
Mr. Sanchez’s itinerary includes monitoring ongoing projects and launching a new three year initiative focused on combating lead pollution in consumer products. He will engage with various stakeholders, including Ministers of State, government agencies, Ambassadors, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and local communities. These discussions will center on collaborative efforts to address lead(Pb) and mercury pollution through policy development, capacity building, and innovative solutions to mitigate lead (Pb) and mercury contamination.
“We recognize the pressing need for sustainable solutions to the issues of lead (Pb) and mercury pollution and poisoning affecting public health. This visit is a significant step towards forging partnerships that foster positive change,” stated Rev. Dr. Esmond Quansah, Country Director, Pure Earth Ghana.
“By collaborating with stakeholders in Ghana, we are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance environmental protection, lower toxic exposure, and promote public health,” added Mr. Sanchez, Vice President of Programs, Pure Earth.
Pure Earth is dedicated to its mission of promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable development. As a global leader in the fight against heavy metal pollution, the organization is eager to strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in Ghana and contribute to creating a cleaner, healthier environment.
About Pure Earth
Founded in 1999, Pure Earth is a global leader in developing evidence-based solutions to mercury and lead pollution. Committed to transparency, collaboration, measurable impact, and technical excellence, we work with partners worldwide to tackle the root causes of these toxic threats. Our focus is on protecting the most vulnerable, children and pregnant women living in toxic hotspots, by breaking the multigenerational cycle of poisoning that persists in many low- and middle-income countries. Through strategic partnerships with governments, communities, and industry, we identify and implement solutions that prevent toxic exposure, safeguard health, and restore contaminated environments.
Learn more at www.pureearth.org
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