A piece of Ghana,
in Fort Wayne.
New to Fort Wayne? We’re a real community of Ghanaians here. Meet people, ask questions, and land softly.
Ghanaians, building a home away from home.
The Ghanaian Community of Fort Wayne is an established group of families, students, and workers, many of them drawn here by Purdue University Fort Wayne. We gather, we celebrate, and we look out for each other. Now formally registered, we’re making it easy for anyone arriving from Ghana to find us on day one.
You don’t have to
figure it out alone.
Join the WhatsApp group and a few real, named people will say hello. Ask anything: winter coats, the BMV, where to buy jollof rice, a ride from the airport.
Join the WhatsApp group
A starter guide for
your first weeks.
Just enough to cut the day-one panic. The real answer is always: ask the community.
Surviving your first winter
January lows near 17°F and ~34" of snow. What to buy before you need it.
ID & the BMV
State ID, driver's license, and the documents to bring the first time.
Groceries & food from home
Where to find plantain, gari, kenkey and the ingredients you miss.
Healthcare before insurance
Clinics and options that work even before you're covered.
Getting around
Transit, and the reality of needing a car in Fort Wayne.
Studying at PFW?
We have a whole page for Purdue Fort Wayne students & families.
Coming to Purdue Fort Wayne?
Whether you’re starting at PFW or joining family here, we’ve been exactly where you are. Ask us about housing, the first semester, and the winter no one warns you about.
See the PFW page
Ghana Independence Day
A celebration Indiana doesn't have yet, and we intend to be the first. March 6, 2026.
One short form.
Then you’re in.
Tell us a little about yourself. You’ll get the WhatsApp link instantly, and our leaders will know to welcome you.
No public directory. Your details stay with the leaders.