What are the Wildlife Clubs of Ghana?
The Wildlife Clubs of Ghana (WCG) is the junior wing of the Ghana Wildlife Society-GWS. The clubs consist of groups of young people interested in animals, plants and the environment. The WCG started with just two clubs in 1985 as part of the Save the Seashore Birds Project-GH and now there are over 700 clubs. The size of clubs vary, but must have at least 10 members to start, with members being aged seven years and upwards. The WCG is recognized as a national voluntary youth movement under the auspices of the GWS. WCG activities are intended to be educational, but above all, they are fun – both for members and for the club leader. Goals and objectives of WCG The aim of the WCG is to help young Ghanaians learn the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to help conserve their wildlife and environment. The WCG aims to teach young Ghanaians these skills, knowledge and attitudes in the following ways: • Club members gain knowledge and awareness of the environment, environmental problems
