Accra:Plan International Ghana has announced the appointment of Madam Muniratu Issifu as its new Country Director, effective October 1, 2026. She brings over 25 years of experience in development programming, organizational leadership, and advocacy for children's rights.
According to Ghana News Agency, the appointment of Madam Issifu is anticipated to bolster the organization's initiatives in advancing children's rights, promoting gender equality, and enhancing partnerships to tackle issues affecting vulnerable children and youth across Ghana.
Madam Issifu previously served as the Country Director for Plan International Sierra Leone, where she provided strategic leadership and managed the execution of programs designed to improve the lives of children and communities. During her tenure, she spearheaded the creation and rollout of a new five-year country strategy, improved program quality, and increased the organization's overall impact.
Her leadership also played a crucial role in navigating a challenging funding environment by strengthening strategic partnerships with donors, government ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure continued program delivery. Before her role in Sierra Leone, Madam Issifu held several senior positions in Ghana, including Country Director of the Varkey Foundation and Programmes Director of CAMFED Ghana.
Throughout her career, she has led the design and implementation of large-scale development programs focusing on girls' education, technology-driven interventions, teacher professional development, good governance, and national disaster responses, especially within the education sector. Her return to Plan International Ghana is expected to bring renewed strategic direction, utilizing her familiarity with the country's development landscape and her extensive experience within the organization.
Madam Issifu expressed her excitement about rejoining Plan International Ghana, highlighting the importance of the organization in her professional journey and her commitment to leveraging her deep understanding of the Ghanaian context and international experience to advance the organization's mission.
Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and promoting equality for girls, particularly those affected by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. It collaborates with children, young people, supporters, and development partners to address the root causes of inequalities and challenges confronting vulnerable children while promoting policies and practices that protect their rights.