The Head of Cooperation at the French Embassy, Julien LECAS, has urged participants to address environmental challenges in order to sustain the ecosystem.

Speaking during the 2025 French Volunteer Day, Julien encouraged volunteers to prioritize environmental safety to support the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate action and contribute to biodiversity.

“For those of you who may not know, France Volontaires is the agency of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs for the development and promotion of volunteerism. France Volontaires is fully part of Team France here in Ghana. The theme of this year’s event, ‘Volunteering and the Environment – Small Gestures for the Planet, Concrete Actions for the Future,’ could not be more relevant at a time when we face unprecedented environmental challenges. It also comes at a particularly meaningful moment as we mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement signed during COP21 in Paris."

“Its success depends on our collective ability to turn ambition into action. And volunteers are the perfect illustration of ambition turning into action. Volunteering is a vibrant tool to foster Sustainable Development Goals and environmental action. Volunteers are active on the ground, close to the communities, and they have a real impact on the day-to-day lives of our people,” he said.

Telngar Rassembeye, the National Representative for France Volontaires in Ghana and Togo also disclosed that the program has been impactful across Africa since its inception and has strengthened Ghana-France relations.



“We are organising this program across West, East, North, and all over Africa. Ghana, being an English-speaking country, helps bring the French language to light and gives more credence to France Volontaires. This is the fourth time we are organising this program. I am happy we have institutions in Ghana teaching the language. I would like to thank the Ghanaian government for its appreciation of the French language. We have put in place measures to make the language more prominent,” Rassembeye said.

The Ghana Philanthropy Forum, led by its President Dr Ben Ocrah, expressed delight at being part of the event and showcased the work of their organization.

“We highlight the impact philanthropic organizations make, and today we will exhibit this through the awards we give and the due diligence programs we run. The government, individuals, and corporate organisations should come to our aid and support us,” Dr Ocrah said.

The True Future Foundation’s leader, Komla, also called for support, saying, “Our foundation empowers communities in education, health, and other areas. This program helps us learn more and connect with others. People don’t often go into the communities, so we need them to invest in our work to help.”