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ABANTU for Development: Established in 1991, ABANTU for Development is a registered NGO that focuses on issues of gender and development in Ghana and Africa. ABANTU advocates for women’s rights by increasing the capacity of African women through participation in social, economic and political decision-making processes. Their work includes advocacy campaigns, training, research, institutional development and networking with partner organizations. Website: http://www.abantu-rowa.org/ |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2014-2015 |
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AfriKids Ghana: AfriKids Ghana is a NGO that looks to alleviate poverty in Ghana’s northern region with a specific focus on children. Some AfriKids projects have focused on issues of education, child trafficking, and orphans. In an effort to build sustainability, AfriKids has started running several social business projects, including the AfriKids Blue Sky Lodge. Website: http://www.afrikids.org/ghana |
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2012-2013 |
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Agotime: District-level unit of Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture tasked to manage and co-ordinate food and agriculture within the district and to ensure the development and effective implementation of agricultural programmes Website: http://mofa.gov.gh/site/ |
Ziope District, Volta Region |
2018-2019 |
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Amnesty International Ghana’s mission is “to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights (Amnesty, 2018).” Amnesty International Ghana has been contributing to achieve global goals and objectives of Amnesty International by taking part in the worldwide campaigns and undertaking local human right’s work. |
Accra, Greater Accra Region
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2019/2020 |
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Arthur Energy Advisors: Arthur Energy Advisors (AEA) is a consultancy and advisory services firm based in Accra. AEA serves the energy sector in Africa, especially the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries. Website: http://www.arthuradvisors.com/aa/ |
Western Region |
2011-2012 |
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Atorkor Development Foundation (ADF): Atorkor Development Foundation is a community-based organization that seeks to improve the lives of those in the community. ADF has a variety of ongoing projects that look to address issues surrounding education, health and sanitation, the environment, and sustainable livelihoods. Some of ADF’s current projects include a vocational training academy, a health centre, and ICT programming at the local basic school. Website: http://www.adfatorkor.org |
Atorkor, Volta Region
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2012-2013 |
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Baobab Children Foundation is a Ghanaian NGO founded in 2001. Its purpose lies in the implementation of development projects in Ghana related to human rights and environmental protection. Activities include the Baobab School for Trades and Traditional Arts, Baobab House, the Baobab Culture Troupe, the Special Needs Unit and the Baobab Medicinal and Organic Farm. Through these activities, it have been able to address many issues – inclusive education, the preservation of traditional arts, environmental protection, recycling of plastics, the use of renewable energy, building with local materials, organic farming, and the use of medicinal plants. |
Kissi, Central Region | 2022/2023 |
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Bawku East Women’s Development Association (BEWDA): BEWDA is a local organization with many programs focusing on women’s rights, food and farming, education and capacity building, microfinance and markets, and conflict resolution in the Bawku area. Their main aim is to empower women, children, and people with disabilities. |
Bawku, Upper East Region |
2011-2012 |
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Care International Ghana: Care International operates globally. In Ghana, he organization’s main mandate is to alleviate rural poverty through integrated development projects. Some targeted issues are education, health, governance, and sustainable livelihoods. Website: http://www.care.org/country/ghana |
Tamale, Northern Region; Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2016-2017 2014-2015 |
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Center for Active Learning and Integrated Development (CALID) is a non-Governmental, non-profit and non-Partisan organisation, whose mandate is to reduce poverty and illiteracy in Ghana’s Northern Region. CALID runs programmes in area of governance, education, health, and livelihoods. Website:http://oxfamibis.org/partners/centre-active-learning-and-integrated-development/ |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2018-2019 |
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Centre for Environmental Impact Analysis (CEIA): Established in 2005, CEIA’s mandate is to advocate for and increase knowledge of Ghana’s environment and resource management. Partnering with other environmental advocacy organizations, CEIA’s primary focus is on mining and its environmental and social costs on communities. The organization also addresses issues related to climate change and waste management. |
Cape Coast, Central Region |
2012-2013 |
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Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development (CIKOD): This NGO’s main purpose is to strengthen traditional authorities and civil society organisations to facilitate sustainable grassroots organisational development, giving voice to the poor and vulnerable rural families. CIKOD’s work promotes a community development approach that empowers and builds on the existing indigenous institutions and resource base of communities. Website: http://cikodgh.org/ |
Wa, Upper West Region |
2018-2019 |
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Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP): Established in 1983, CEDEP is a service-oriented NGO that supports various development interventions in a multi-faceted fashion. CEDEP’s projects include facilitating education programs, advisory and consultancy services, research, training, advocacy, and networking initiatives. Website: http://www.cedepghana.org/ |
Kumasi, Ashanti Region |
2014-2015 |
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Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services -CERSGIS, University of Ghana: CERSGIS has a mobile and web application development unit with competences in developing cutting -edge GIS solutions. They also execute and supervise projects with GPS mapping of point features such as locations and service facilities and mapping of line features - road and route mapping. They also provide training to staff institutions to acquire skills in GIS and Remote Sensing. Website: www.cergis.org |
Greater Accra Region |
2019/2020 |
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Challenging Heights’ mission is to ensure a secured, protected and dignified future and life for children and youth by promoting their rights, education, and health. This NGO rescues and helps to provide education for children who have returned from slavery and the worst forms of child labor. Website: http://www.challengingheights.org |
Winneba, Central Region
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2011-2012 |
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Community Development and Advocacy Center (CODAC): Seeks to promote and protect the interest of the poor and vulnerable, especially women and children, by providing them with information through capacity building, community advocacy and self–help initiatives, income generating activities, access to reproductive services, good governance and human rights. |
Bolgatanga, Upper East |
2018-2019 |
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Community Training Projects (CTP): Located in a former Liberian Refugee Camp, Community Training Projects (CTP), is a local Community-Based Organization working to empower Liberian Refugees in Ghana. Since its inception in 2007, CTP has facilitated education and training programs in various disciplines, including agriculture and business, for many Liberian refugees. Currently, they seek to provide opportunities for women and children with regards to education, health, and livelihoods projects |
Buduburam, West of Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2014-2015 |
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Compassion International is a Christian humanitarian aid child sponsorship organization dedicated to the long-term development of Children living in Poverty around the world. This organization has done a lot to protect vulnerable children ranging from Education to social protection. Website: www.compassion.com |
Goma District, Central Region
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2017-2018 |
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Conservation Alliance International (CAI)- Ghana: CAI is a nonprofit nongovernmental organization which brings together the people and skills needed to build Africa’s capacity to conserve biodiversity through sound science, local initiatives and good governance. CAI also assists communities in Africa in creating opportunities to improve wildlife and habitat management and to promote healthier and more prosperous communities. Website: www.conservationallince.org |
Haatso, Greater Accra Region
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2019/2020 |
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Create Change Ghana: Dedicated to “sustainable development” at the grassroots level, this NGO focuses on educational. Examples of their work include implementing construction projects, providing teaching and learning materials to schools, and running a sponsorship program for girls to improve access to education. Create Change uses short documentaries and social media blogs to build a connection between donor and recipient. |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2011-2012 |
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Empower Playgrounds Inc. (EPI): Located in various communities throughout Ghana, Empower Playgrounds Inc. provides power-generating Merry-Go-Round systems to selected public schools and communities without mainstream electricity grid connections. EPI hopes that by providing small amounts of electricity, produced by the power of playing, the quality of education and the resulting literacy levels in these communities will improve. Website: www.empowerplaygrounds.org |
Oyarifa, Greater Accra Region & Kpala Island, Volta
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2014-2015 2012-2013 |
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Farm Radio International: This Canadian-based organization works in direct partnership with approximately 375 radio broadcasters in 39 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. Farm Radio’s program supports broadcasters in meeting the needs of local small-scale farmers and their families in rural communities, and helps broadcasters build the skills to develop content that responds to local needs. Website: www.farmradio.org |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2015-2016 2011-2012 |
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Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA): FOSDA is devoted to conducting research and providing training on issues that affect the development of the West African Sub region. It provides a forum for the exchange of theoretical and practical knowledge for the enhancement of human security and works at the grassroots levels to serve the needs of people in eradicating poverty and establishing human rights. Website: www.fosda.net |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2017-2018 |
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The Ghana Aids Commission (GAC): Established in 2002, GAC aims to formulate policy on the HIV and AIDS epidemic and to direct and coordinate activities in response to the epidemic. To achieve its objective, the Ghana Aids Commission provides high-level advocacy for HIV and AIDS prevention and control; mobilizes and manages available resources for the achievement of its goals; and encourages research and the sharing of information on HIV and AIDS and documentation of persons living with the virus. Website: https://www.ghanaids.gov.gh |
Greater Accra Region | 2022/2023 |
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Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII): GII is the Ghanaian chapter of Transparency International (TI), the global, nongovernmental, non- profit civil society organization leading the fight against global corruption. It has more than 90 chapters and over 30 individual members worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany. Website: www.tig.org |
Abelenkpe, Greater Accra Region
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2019/2020 |
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Ghana Refugee Board: GRB is a governmental institution that was established as part of the Ghana Refugee Law in 1992. The GRB facilitates and manages all issues pertaining to refugees, asylum seekers and refugee camps/settlements in Ghana. The GRB’s overall mandate is to promote the socio-economic rights of refugee communities and individual refugees. They work in collaboration with the United Nation’s High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Website: https://www.mint.gov.gh/agencies/ghana-refugee-board/ |
Accra, Greater Accra Region
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2019/2020
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Gurune Style FM: Style FM was converted from a Bolgatanga-based private radio station to a community radio station for Gurune speaking people in the Upper East region. All programs and presentations, which are development and education centered, are done in the Gurune language, in consultation with the communities. The station’s goal is to preserve and promote the language and positive cultural values and identity of the people of Bolgatanga and its surrounding settlements. |
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2011-2012 |
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Hanover Green: Hanover Green is a for-profit social enterprise focused on providing solutions to educational, consulting, and software needs. Many of their projects seek to measure the challenges and successes of corporate social responsibility-driven development projects in Ghana. Website: http://www.hanovergreengh.com |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2014-2015 |
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Hope for Future Generations (HFFG): Hope for Future Generations works nationally to address gender dimensions of community development, seeking to provide support for women and children. Some of the organizations target issues include girl-child education, maternal health, and sustainable livelihoods. Website: http://www.hffg.org/ |
Ajumako, Central Region
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2012-2013 |
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Human Rights Reporters (HRR): The core mandate is to fight against all forms of violence that affect women, girls and children and to protect their freedom and fundamental human rights. This is achieved by organising sensitization workshops for youth, initiating and conducting public dialogues, discussions and debate on sexual and gender-based violence, child trafficking, sexual and reproductive health and rights. |
Great Accra Region | 2022/2023 |
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IBIS Ghana: IBIS’s mandate is to support equal access to education, influence, and resources through community–based projects and advocacy in Africa. The organization works to create structural reform through strengthened civil society at the local and national level. Two of IBIS’s ongoing projects in Ghana include Public Participation in Local Governance (PPLG) and Education for Empowerment (EfE). Website: http://www.ibiswestafrica.com/ |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2012-2013 |
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I-Space Foundation is a Tech Hub working in partnership with Indigo Trust, Google, and ATTI. Their main goals are to collaborate and network, improve the capabilities of the local tech community, liaise between the local tech community and the global tech community, and to increase gender equality in the local tech industry. |
Labone, Greater Accra Region |
2016-2017 |
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KITE – Institute for Technology and Energy: KITE is a leading actor in the energy, technology and environment sector. KITE attempts to influence policy formulation and implementation to promote the effective supply and use of renewable and non-renewable energy resources for enhanced sustainability and productivity. Website: http://kiteonline.net/ |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2011-2012 |
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Korlebu Teaching Hospital, Department of Social Welfare: The department was established in 1952 to support vulnerable patients who are in need of social support. Its core mandate is to work in partnership with people in their communities to improve their wellbeing through the promotion of social development with equity for the disadvantaged, the vulnerable, persons with disabilities and the excluded. Website: http://kbth.gov.gh/ |
Greater Accra Region | 2022/2023 |
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Law and Development Associates (LADA): LADA often works hand in hand with government officials and politicians to create accountable and just political systems. A multi-disciplinary consulting firm, they focus on advocacy for good governance through policy creation and legislation. Website: http://www.ladagroupgh.com/ |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2017-2018 2012-2013
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Maranatha Community School: The Maranatha Community School provides basic education to an isolated community. Though integrated into the mainstream Ghana Education Service, Maranatha Community School is supported primarily by the labour of community members, the finances of the Maranatha Beach Camp (a local business), and international volunteers. |
Kewunor, Greater Accra Region
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2012-2013 |
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Mckingtorch Africa is a registered Ghanaian social enterprise within the climate and waste management sector. Plastic recycling, contribution to policy, product innovation from waste, plastic waste recovery services and institutional research partnerships are some areas of focus of this organization. Mckingtorch Africa also serves as a hub for training, manufacturing of products and where students and individuals gain invaluable knowledge in recycling. Items produced from plastic waste by Mckingtorch Africa include, but not limited to, rubbish bins, flowerpots, wall artworks and laundry baskets. Website: http://mckingtorchafrica.org/ |
Adenta, Greater Accra Region | 2022/2023 |
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Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA): MEDA invests in people living in poverty around the world, so they can unleash their potential, earn a livelihood, provide for their families, and enrich their communities. Website: www.meda.org |
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2019/2020 |
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The Mmofra Foundation: Established in 1997, Mmofra seeks to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of children in Ghana. The mandate of the organization is to educate children through the arts and creative play. Mmofra’s “office” is very unique: a multi-faceted, environmentally sustainable educational park in the Dzorwulu area in Accra. Website: http://mmofraghana.org/ |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2014-2015 |
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Nazareth Home for God’s Children: Run by Marian Sisters of Eucharistic Love. Their mandate is to rescue, care for, and educate children with all kinds of disabilities. Website: www.sisterstanschildren.org |
Sang, Northern Region |
2017-2018 |
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NewEnergy: Established in Tamale in 1994, NewEnergy, seeks to address the institutional inadequacies of Ghana’s social service sector, infrastructure and development in rural communities of the Northern Region. NewEnergy focuses on improving access to and quality of water and sanitation, energy, the environment, and sustainable livelihoods. Some of the organizations project areas include, but are not limited to: harnessing solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and solar drip-irrigation systems. |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2014-2015 |
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The Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA). A civil society organization working in the interests of the marginalized to promote social justice. Conducts research and advocacy to influence and shape policies and programmes on governance, agriculture, Environment, climate change and education for accelerated transformation. Website: www.norpra.org |
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2018-2019 |
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Northern Region Planning and Coordinating Unit: The NRPCU is a government institution that coordinates development activities in the Northern Region by liaising with other operating development agencies. This includes advising development partners on projects and investments, supporting the district planning process of the district assembly and providing policy advice for development in the Northern Region. Website: http://www.ndagh.org/index.php |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2011-2012 |
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Northern Sector Action on Awareness Center (NORSAAC): NORSAAC is dedicated to championing an improved quality of life for women, youth, and marginalized groups. NORSAAC actively engages in community and policy-based work in the areas of Sexual Rights and Reproductive Health, Gender and Governance, Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development, and Education. Website: www.norsaac.org |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2019/2020 |
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One million Health Campaign, Ghana: Strives to bring about greater health care empowerment in Ghana through the mobilization of Ghanaian Community Health Care Workers. Apart from Health, the Millennium Promise Alliance also provides a range of services and programmes in the sectors of Agriculture, Education, Infrastructure, and Business Development. Website: www.1millionhealthworkersghana.org |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2018-2019 |
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Pathfinder International Ghana: Pathfinder International provides women, men, and adolescents throughout the developing world with access to quality family planning and reproductive health information and services. Pathfinder works to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS, to provide care to women suffering from the complications of unsafe abortion, and to advocate for sound reproductive health policies. Website: www.pathfind.org |
Tamale, Bolga and three Northern Regions
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2011-2012 |
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Poetry Foundation of Ghana: Poetry Foundation of Ghana was founded in 2007, with the goal of creating a national, regional, and international platform for Ghanaian poetry and poets. The foundation works to support all forms of Ghanaian poetry: written and spoken, traditional and contemporary. |
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
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2012-2013 |
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Pronet North is an NGO working on issues of health, livelihoods, energy, environment, education, governance, and women’s empowerment. Over the last eighteen years, it has successfully implemented a range of projects from water, sanitation and hygiene services delivery, training and capacity building, to governance, child rights, sustainable livelihoods and microfinance for women’s empowerment, advocacy, disaster response and disaster risks reduction. Website: http://pronetghana.com/ |
Wa, Upper West Region |
2018-2019 |
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Radio Ada: This non-profit community radio station first went ‘on-air’ in February of 1998. Radio Ada seeks to promote the language, culture and traditions of the Dangme people through its programming. |
Big Ada, Greater Accra Region |
2015-2016 2012-2013 |
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Reginal Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS): RAINS is a Ghanaian registered non -governmental organization that is undertaking development projects in a number of areas in Northern Ghana. RAINS Works with local communities and development partners to improve the quality of life of vulnerable groups, especially children, girls, women and the disabled, by strengthening the capacity for collective action to promote equity. |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2019/2020 |
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Right to Play: Right to Play evolved out of an awareness and fundraising organization called Olympic Aid, conceived to show support for people in war-torn countries and areas of distress. In 2000, Olympic Aid became Right to Play. It has since transitioned from a fundraising vehicle to an implementing NGO working to demonstrate the transformative power of play as a tool for youth empowerment. Website: http://www.righttoplay.com/ |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2019/2020 |
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Talensi Area Women’s Development Project (TAWODEP): TAWODEP is a community-based organization addressing gender issues in rural communities. The organization was founded in 2003, and continues to support projects like micro-finance loans, literacy programmes, and vocational and business training for women. |
Talensi District, Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2019/2020 |
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Teepaling Gbeogo -Center for Rural and Economic Development: Since 2008, TG-CRED a community based non-governmental organization has been committed to addressing numerous community issues such as sanitation and climate change. Future Projects include: videography training for women and young girls, borehole drilling, local resource development, irrigation, etc. |
Tongo, Upper East Region |
2018-2019 |
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Tuma Kavi Development Association (TKVA): TKVA works in thirty-two communities in four districts in the Northern region. Their mission is to improve the quality of life and living standards of vulnerable populations, primarily women and children. Their main project areas are education of children (especially the girl child), primary health care, nutrition, education, water and sanitation and micro development enterprise. |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2015-2016 |
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Urban Agricultural Network (URBANET): The Urban Agriculture Network,–formerly known as the Tamale Urban Agriculture Working Group, aims to promote sound agriculture practices in the urban environment. Areas of focus include: food security and livelihood development, climate change and environmental management, policy governance in agriculture, water and sanitation along with micro finance and women’s economic empowerment. Website: www.urbanet.info |
Tamale, Northern Region
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2019/2020 |
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Youth Alive: Youth Alive is a charitable NGO which aims to give street and vulnerable children and the youth a second chance to live a life of dignity, reintegrate into the society and contribute to the development of their community and the nation as a whole. Youth are given training in various tasks such as hairdressing, carpentry, cloth weaving, car spraying and dressing. Website: www.youthaliveghana.org |
Bolgatanga, |
2019/2020 |
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United Nations Framework convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): The secretariat provides expertise and assists the analysis and review of climate change information reported by parties and in the implementation of the Kyoto mechanism. Website: www.unfcc.int |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2018-2019 |
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Urban Agriculture Network – Northern Ghana (UrbANet): This network of small-scale farmers in northern Ghana focuses on capacity building, knowledge sharing, advocacy for urban food security policy, gender mainstreaming, sustainable micro-finance, and rights of women and girls. |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2011-2012 |
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Water Research Institute (WRI): The Water Research Institute is a public research organization, governed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The WRI works to generate socio-economic and scientific research on Ghana’s water bodies, as a means to develop strategies and techniques for resource management and development. Website: http://www.csir-water.com/ |
Accra, Tamale, Northern Region Akosombo, Eastern Region |
2012-2013 |
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West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP): WANEP is a civil society organization that was founded in 1998 in response to civil wars that plagued West Africa. Some of the programmes and projects that WANEP facilitates in the region includes: Women in Peacebuilidng, Non-Violence and Peace Education, and the West African Early Warning Response Network (WARN). Website: http://wanep.org/ |
Accra, Greater Accra Region |
2019/2020
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Widows and Orphans Movement: Established in 1993, the Widows and Orphans Movement (WOM) is a small grassroots NGO working with vulnerable communities, specifically women and children, in Bolgatanga and around the Upper East Region. The organization’s mandate focuses on gender empowerment through education, sustainable livelihoods initiatives, and health-related programming. They seek to economically, socially, and culturally empower widows and their children. Over the past 25 years, WOM has provided vocational training, income generation, micro-credit and agriculture projects to WOM’s beneficiaries. WOM also provides support, legal advice, and representation for widows and their families. Website: http://www.womghana.org/ |
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2017-2018 |
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Wuni Zaligu Development Association (WUZDA) -GHANA: WUZDA -GHANA is a non-profit organization committed to reducing poverty through gender equality, child rights, food security and livelihood promotion in marginalized communities, water, sanitation and Hygiene promotion, access to education for all and governance/ accountability. Website: www.wuzda.org |
Tamale, Northern Region
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Youth Action on Reproductive Order (YARO): By using peer educators, YARO focuses on youth reproductive health programs in the three northern regions. Website: https://www.yeflghana.org/ |
Tamale, Northern Region |
2011-2012 |
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Zorbisi Development Centre (ZODEC): Zorbisi Development Centre (ZODEC) is a small grassroots NGO that focuses on community development initiatives. The organization’s projects promote sustainable livelihoods for community members. Some of their projects include the creation of the Beacon Academy community school, afterschool programs, skills and vocational training for local artisans, and youth empowerment programs. |
Zorbisi, near Bolgatanga, Upper East Region |
2019/2020 |