Suntaa-nuntaa Rural Development Programme Snrdp, Legon, Ghana, West Africa

SUNTAA-NUNTAA is a wholly Ghanaian NGO set up in 1990 by Mr. Robert Loggah. The aim is to fight degradation of natural resources in the Upper West Region in Ghana. SUNTAA also tries to empower the poor so that they can attain household security, that is sufficient food and sufficient cash for medicines and education.

This is done by means of education and training of Women' Groups in over 80 villages in the Upper West Region.

The activities include agroforestry, poultry, animal rearing, tree planting and nursing, health matters, cottage industries and other income generating activities. Much of this training is done through Theatre for Development. One of the unexpected benefits of the regular group meetings has been the growth of greater unity among the women, more co-operation and less conflict.

The women pool their knowledge and experience to solve common problems.

Organisation For Rural Primary Educational Developers, Takoradi, Ghana, West Africa

The MILLION BALLS Project for African Children and Young People is an initiative of ORPED GHANA.
This project is initiated premised on the twin soccer events of CAN 2010 to be held in Angola and the FIFA World Cup to occur in South Africa.

These twin events must be celebrated in dramatic fashion.

The project seeks to use the Gift of a soccer ball to promote child reading, talent development , tree planting and peace building and a new Africa full of hope and ready to win in African Communities.

ORPED a non governemtnal organization registered as a charity in Ghana and South Africa will undertake this project on the African continent through a network of civil society organizations and organizations spread all over the continent that use sports as a platform for community development.

The soccer Balls will be solicited from prominent African personalities, friends of Africa and corporate organizations who believe that the gift of soccer ball has the power to stimulate children and Young people to greater heights and hope.

The target is to be able to solicit and offer as gifts, a MILLION SOCCER BALLS free of charge to African Children and young people from July 2008, through CAN 2010 and end on the eve of the kick off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Special events will herald the presentation of these gifts.

Apostolic Missions Incorporated, Ahinsan, Ghana, West Africa

This ministry began as Christian Youth Evangelistic Network in the year 2001 at Enchi Dadieso in western part of Ghana. I was by then serving as a missionary and a church planter with Christian Life Evangelistic Ministry.

We believe in the need for local fellowships of believers as a testimony and outreach to the local community. We believe in a local and world vision for each fellowship independent of its size and needs. We believe in missions and the need to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole world, thus fulfilling the truth that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

We believe in going into the highways to bring people from every walk of life into the body of Christ, thus effecting a total change in their lives.

This is accomplished through church planting, the five-fold ministry of the church, Apostolic Missionaries Training College, Apostolic Retreat Centre, Apostolic Orphanage, music ministry, and various conferences, seminars, and help ministries.

The purpose of APOSTOLIC MISSIONS INCORPORATED is to train people who are called for missionary work and plant churches.

To assist present leadership within the country of our operation and to establish national church leadership through the five-fold ministry given to the church.

We also work to encourage spiritual renewal and unity in the body of Christ Jesus (the church) by giving the members teaching guidelines and principles that have practical applications, so that with wisdom they can serve God more effectively in their nation.

Ghana Health And Education Initiative, Humjibre, Ghana, West Africa

GHEI is a grassroots, community based non-government organization which trains community leaders in the village of Humjibre, Ghana so that they may be qualified to successfully manage the health and education needs of their village and shape their own future. In 2001, medical, social work and law students founded GHEI as a non-governmental organization (NGO) under the auspices of the International Federation of Medical Students Association, USA.

During initial assessment and planning in 2001-2003, GHEI created a timeline to enable community members to manage the organization independently after five years of external help. GHEI feels that this approach is necessary in order to create a sustainable program that can address the community's problems in a culturally competent and effective way.

However, GHEI's American and European staff will remain involved to the extent that they will continue to provide support and structure for the leadership in Ghana.

GHEI members in the US and Europe will continue to fundraise for the work done in the village, pursue collaborations with other NGOs, and send American volunteers at the request of our Ghanaian counterparts.

For the time being, one health program coordinator and one education program coordinator will continue to work with Clement; they will recruit and train local people who hopefully in the future will take over their jobs.

The implementation of GHEI's five year plan towards local sustainability began in 2003, with specific goals for each of the five years. The purpose of the first two years was to create a solid foundation for each sector, which was done by launching health and education programs, building a community center where programs would be housed, and building relationships and capacity in the village.

GHEI is currently in its fifth year (June 2007-May 2008), a time in which its focus is to emphasize the sustainability of projects and prepare the community for a reduced presence of overseas staff.

It now seems likely that the five year plan will be extended by at least one year to ensure that the program will continue to be as successful as possible. As the project continues, local leaders will evaluate the feasibility of extending projects into neighboring villages within the district.

Initiatives Of Change International Iofc Ghana, Accra, West Africa

Initiatives of Change is a diverse, global network committed to building trust across the world's divides. It comprises people of many cultures, nations, beliefs and backgrounds who are committed to transforming society through changes in individuals and relationships, starting in their own lives.

It was first known as The Oxford Group, arising from its work among university students in the late 1920s. In 1938, as European nations re-armed military, its originator, Frank Buchman, called for ‘moral and spiritual rearmament’ as the way to build a ‘hate-free, fear-free, greed-free world’.

Following World War II, Moral Re-Armament (MRA), as it had become known, launched a programme of moral and spiritual reconstruction to foster change in private and public life based on a change in motivation and character.

It worked for reconciliation between France and Germany, and between Japan and many other Asian neighbours. It was involved in the process of decolonisation, and in forging industrial teamwork and harmonious race relations.

African American Homeschoolers Networ, Agogo, Ghana, West Africa

The African American Homeschoolers Network (AAHN) is an organization established for families seeking educational resources. Founded by Meka Hunt and Akosua Boateng in 2002, the network has grown consistently. AAHN is partnered with the Youth Institute of Science and Technology (YIST) located in Accra, Ghana.

This NGO provides education to children in Africa. It has a training and internship program for teachers. This program allows students in American colleges to travel to Africa to learn valuable teaching skills and practice their skills in the classroom. YIST includes GIST, an educational program specifically designed for the education of girls.

Ghana Information And Knowledge Sharing Network Ginks, Accra, Ghana

The whole purpose of GINKS is to provide the linkage between the essence of our vision and mission. Our business as a network is to create a structure through which all relevant ICT initiatives will be facilitated.

As a body, GINKS intends to act in this direction as both a catalyst and filling in the process of using ICT as a tool for development.

GINKS as a network operates in the following areas:. Commissioning research on ICTs and development, Publish an influential on-line and off-line quarterly newsletter, organise and participate in workshops, seminars and fora on ICT4D related themes in line with our mission and vision, undertake activities and programmes to generate and source for funds in aid of the network, relate to organisations and institutions in a strategic way to form fruitful partnership and build successful networks, GINKS also provide a united front for advocacy on ICTs for development themes and issues.

Robbooker Voluntary Organization, Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

R.V.O is registered in Kumasi, Ghana in 2000 with the following agencies in Ghana. Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), social Welfare of Ghana, Registrar Generals Dept., National Youth council of Ghana.

R.V.O is one of the fasters growing volunteer organization and it is dedicated to service projects across Ghana.

R.V.O offers all types of placements in all the ten regions of Ghana:

Volunteer in Ghana

Internship in Ghana

Teaching in Ghana

Language and cultural studies
Etc.

Between 2 and 4 volunteers participated in R.V.O volunteer programmes every month and that is a good omen of how unique our programmes are and how reliable we are to volunteers.

We offer group and individual placement, cultural exchange programmes etc to meet the needs of our volunteers.

R.V.O is dedicated to provide our participants with a lot of opportunities.

Ghana Center For Democratic Development Cdd, Legon, Ghana

The Center is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit research-based and policy-oriented think tank in Accra, Ghana.

Founded in 1998, it is dedicated to the promotion of democracy, good governance and the development of a liberal political and economic environment in Ghana in particular and Africa in general. In so doing, CDD-Ghana seeks to enhance the democratic content of public policy and to advance the cause of constitutionalism, individual liberty, the rule of law, and integrity in public life.

The Center’s mission is to promote democracy, good governance and the development of liberal economic environment in Ghana in particular and Africa in general.Center For Democratic Development.

Coastal Intercultural Exchange Of Ghana, Cape Coast, West Africa

COASTAL INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE (CIE) is a non-profit, non-political exchange organization based in Cape Coast, Ghana.

Since its inception, the aim of CIE has been to promote education, Voluntary Service, cultural and social travel among individuals of all ages to share experiences, languages and customs with those from different traditions.

CIE is registered with the Registrar-General’s Department of Ghana under the companies’ code 1963 (Act 179) as a Company-limited-by-guarantee CIE is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Suntaa-nuntaa Rural Development Programme Snrdp, Legon, Ghana, West Africa

SUNTAA-NUNTAA is a wholly Ghanaian NGO set up in 1990 by Mr. Robert Loggah. The aim is to fight degradation of natural resources in the Upper West Region in Ghana. SUNTAA also tries to empower the poor so that they can attain household security, that is sufficient food and sufficient cash for medicines and education. This is done by means of education and training of Women' Groups in over 80 villages in the Upper West Region.

The activities include agroforestry, poultry, animal rearing, tree planting and nursing, health matters, cottage industries and other income generating activities. Much of this training is done through Theatre for Development. One of the unexpected benefits of the regular group meetings has been the growth of greater unity among the women, more co-operation and less conflict. The women pool their knowledge and experience to solve common problems.

The Corner Stone Brotherhood, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

In furtherance to this, TCSB is dedicated to helping the disadvantaged unlock their potentials for service through free vocational training programmes offered through our department "Unlocking Potentials Concern Group".

TCSB recognises that there's greatness locked inside everybody, but some have this greatness enslaved by poverty. Our free vocational training programmes are therefore designed to eradicate this enslavement by equipping the poor with hands-on experience and the know-how required for success in the area of their training to help raise them from nobodies into testimonies. We do this to validate the biblical mandate to care for the poor and the needy, while validating vocation as an integral part of God purpose for our lives.

TCSB seeks to forgo the consideration of the natural differences for the advancement of our mission by providing the ground that promotes inalienable rights for all who come to us for training.
MISSION STATEMENT

"Pressing toward the goal" of carrying the message of salvation through Christ to the uttermost parts of the earth

Shape Lives Foundation, Tema, Ghana, West Africa

We believe we are blessed to be a blessing to someone. We came into existence as a non- profit and governmental organization in Ghana in the year 2003. We became legally registered as an NGO in Ghana July 2004. Our business is to help others break away from poverty.

We share our success stories with others to motivate and inspired them for a better life.

We exist to shape lives for the better by implementing developmental projects relating to education, poverty reduction and health care. We empower the poor, needy, the victimised and also promote policies that leads to the improvement of the overall standard of living.

The vision of Shape Lives Foundation (S.L.F) is to become the best known and recognized non-governmental and non-profit making organization in Ghana dedicated to reshaping the health and economic lives of the poor, the sick , and others victimized by society by supporting, promoting policies and implementing projects that deliver value for money.

African Calabash Volunteer, Ashanti Region, Ghana, West Africa

The charity is a community based organization that seeks to give aid to the needy people of the Ejura Sekyrdumasi district in the Ashanti region of Ghana.

Agricultural And Rural Development Foundation-ghana, Accra, West Africa

AGRUDEF is a voluntary, independent, development-oriented foundation committed to improving the lives, standard of living and employment prospects in the rural areas of Awutu-Effutu-Senya, District, Central Region of Ghana.

The main objective of AGRUDEF is to provide vocational training for the rural youth, especially the unemployed, in small-scale farming and other employable skills. With the often expressed concerns about environmental degradation in mind, participants will be introduced to ecologically sustainable methods of agriculture.

They will acquire the necessary skills through apprenticeship-style training in crop, animal production, extension services, environmental protection and community development schemes. With these approaches, income levels of the rural communities will rise, and hopefully, the draft of population towards urban areas will slow down.

On the basis of local community support which the foundation has cultivated, and its partnership with some organisations, it will be able to give hope to those who now have no hope, particularly the unemployed youth in the target areas.

The foundation was founded by a group of local professionals in 1997 as non-governmental, independent, voluntary and chartered in Ghana as development organisation, dedicated to promote sustainable agriculture, vocational training and comprehensive community development in the rural sector of the economy in Awutu-Effutu-Senya, Winneba, Central Region of Ghana.

Children Better Way, Inc, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Working with CBW is a very unique experience opportunity to live amongst the Liberian refugee community. Semeh Roberts and CBW efforts are to save the refugees; Approximately 30,000 Liberians live at this camp; they live in a country that they cannot call home and many of them have been there for ten years or more.

By becoming a volunteer and going to the camp to work with CBW you will make a direct impact on the lives of many displaced people.

There are thousands of children at this refugee camp who can use your help, but more importantly, be a loving presence in their lives

.Hopefully one day all the residents will be able to return home to Liberia, but in the meantime CBW wants to improve the plight of the refugees in Ghana or assist with the developing rural communities in Liberia. Whether you are working on CBW various projects or interacting with locals talking, playing with children, eating Liberian food or collaborating with CBW local volunteers you will make an amazing impact on Little Liberia?

Wildaf: Women In Law And Development In Africa Wildaf, Takoradi, Ghana, West Africa

Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) is a pan-African, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that brings together individuals and organisations to promote a culture for the exercise and respect for women’s rights in Africa through a variety of tools, including law.

The network was established at a regional conference held in February 1990 in Harare, Zimbabwe whose theme was “Women, Law and Development: Networking for Empowerment in Africa.

WiLDAF was the product of a year-long process of organisation and inquiry, involving NGOs and governmental projects devoted to empowering women and improving their status in Africa.

Community Aid Interntional cain, Hohoe, Ghana, West Africa

CAIN: is based in the Volta Region of Ghana.

CAIN: believes that young people have essential qualities to bring to the fight against poverty.

We believe that every young person has the creativity, passion and determination to change the community around them.

And we believe that by supporting education and encouraging entrepreneurship, we can empower young people to realize their full potential.

That’s why we’re here. We want to unlock the potential of young people and work towards a vision of a world where every young person can make a difference.

OUR AIM:

Is to works with women and children to help them identify and resolve their own problems. Our approach assists whole communities develop the capacity to overcome the effects of poverty and create a new future.

We believe that when the poor themselves are the initiators in resolving the problems of poverty, the results are sustainable and they have the tools necessary to succeed far into the future.

OUR VISION:

Is to grow into a well-organized and reputable organization playing leading roles nationally and internationally in building a secure future for communities through socio-economic empowerment .

To improve the quality of life for all people, to build hope, to advance human rights, to strengthen the fabric of community, and to strengthen democratic society.

We support sustainable and regenerative programs that have measurable outcomes and replicable models with beneficial results.

We work to reduce poverty by promoting economic development and promoting changes in social and economic systems that help create environments for growth.

Christian Rural Aid Network, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

CRAN has been at the forefront of promotion of earlier childhood development education in many rural communities in the main regions in which we operate. Many activities have been undertaken to support pre-school programme in several rural people including construction of KG blocks, provision of furniture, books, teaching aids, etc.

The Christian Rural Aid Network (CRAN) is a local Christian non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to sustainable rural development in Ghana. Its ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, which is the foundation for a range of activities that promote development of all aspects - economic, social, spiritual - of the person, the family, and the community.

From its humble beginnings as the brainchild of a university lecturer, CRAN has expanded to reach a significant number of communities and citizens across Ghana. The core mission is, first and foremost, to deliver the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ to rural villages.

The manifestation of this mission is our fight to eradicate poverty and its symptoms amongst the rural villagers of Ghana.

The main practical objectives of CRAN include:

The initiation and execution of community improvement and development projects, in partnership with rural communities, for the alleviation of poverty, the improvement of standards of living, and the promotion of pragmatic, sustainable development.

The establishment of education programmes to provide both formal schooling for children and youth and practical non-formal education for adults, with the common goal of skills training and knowledge acquisition.

The strengthening of family life, through the provision of basic services and training, including primary and secondary education, health and family counseling, and other forms of assistance.

The development of the spiritual side of the rural citizen and the spread of the Gospel to all project areas, in light of the centrality of the Gospel to the mission of CRAN.

CRAN's ministry is wholly dependent on the generosity of institutional and individual donors. Since 1993, CRAN's work in Ghana has been supported by the German charity CRAN Freundeskreis e.V., which works both to enable the ministry in Ghana and to expand the visibility of CRAN abroad. Contact us for more information on how you can join the CRAN team as a supporter.

Ageless International Foundation Aif, Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

Ageless International Foundation will be a leading provider of sustainable developments that provide the most deprived people of the world with the knowledge and resources needed to establish self-sufficient communities and to effectively contribute to society.

A world where all people have equal access to the means to provide for their needs. Where society is free of HIV/AIDS and other preventable diseases, and where humankind live in balance with the natural environment through sustainable means. A world where cultural and religious harmony upholds universal values of human rights, freedom and rule of law.

Organisation For Rural Primary Educational Developers, Takoradi, Ghana, West Africa

The MILLION BALLS Project for African Children and Young People is an initiative of ORPED GHANA.
This project is initiated premised on the twin soccer events of CAN 2010 to be held in Angola and the FIFA World Cup to occur in South Africa.

These twin events must be celebrated in dramatic fashion.

The project seeks to use the Gift of a soccer ball to promote child reading, talent development , tree planting and peace building and a new Africa full of hope and ready to win in African Communities.

ORPED a non governemtnal organization registered as a charity in Ghana and South Africa will undertake this project on the African continent through a network of civil society organizations and organizations spread all over the continent that use sports as a platform for community development.

The soccer Balls will be solicited from prominent African personalities, friends of Africa and corporate organizations who believe that the gift of soccer ball has the power to stimulate children and Young people to greater heights and hope.

The target is to be able to solicit and offer as gifts, a MILLION SOCCER BALLS free of charge to African Children and young people from July 2008, through CAN 2010 and end on the eve of the kick off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Special events will herald the presentation of these gifts

Svg. Salormey Volunteers Group, Kwahu, Ghana, West Africa

Salormey Volunteers Group (SVG) is a registered not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) providing community development information and services in the following areas: Health, Education, Environment and Information and Communication Technologies. We are part of a common effort with other Ghanaians -individuals and groups- to build a strong civil society, which will allow our voices to be heard by those that can be of assistance to our common efforts.

Our focus is on the Kwahu South District Communities, in the Eastern Region of Ghana; we are currently building partnerships with institutions in other parts of the country (Kumasi, Accra and other communities and Districts in the Eastern Region).

Our mission is to provide individuals and communities with the necessary tools to achieve self-empowerment and self-development, challenging dependency chains that constrain people’s initiatives and potential.

SVG consists of volunteers and staff. Volunteers are members who volunteer time, money and their expertise for the promotion and achievement of the organisation’s objectives. The staff takes care of administrational duties, the development and implementation/ evaluation of our projects, and the placement and supervision of volunteers.

Christian Rural Aid Network, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

CRAN has been at the forefront of promotion of earlier childhood development education in many rural communities in the main regions in which we operate. Many activities have been undertaken to support pre-school programme in several rural people including construction of KG blocks, provision of furniture, books, teaching aids, etc.

The Christian Rural Aid Network (CRAN) is a local Christian non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to sustainable rural development in Ghana. Its ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, which is the foundation for a range of activities that promote development of all aspects - economic, social, spiritual - of the person, the family, and the community.

From its humble beginnings as the brainchild of a university lecturer, CRAN has expanded to reach a significant number of communities and citizens across Ghana. The core mission is, first and foremost, to deliver the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ to rural villages.

The manifestation of this mission is our fight to eradicate poverty and its symptoms amongst the rural villagers of Ghana.

The main practical objectives of CRAN include:

The initiation and execution of community improvement and development projects, in partnership with rural communities, for the alleviation of poverty, the improvement of standards of living, and the promotion of pragmatic, sustainable development.

The establishment of education programmes to provide both formal schooling for children and youth and practical non-formal education for adults, with the common goal of skills training and knowledge acquisition.

The strengthening of family life, through the provision of basic services and training, including primary and secondary education, health and family counseling, and other forms of assistance.

The development of the spiritual side of the rural citizen and the spread of the Gospel to all project areas, in light of the centrality of the Gospel to the mission of CRAN.

CRAN's ministry is wholly dependent on the generosity of institutional and individual donors.

Since 1993, CRAN's work in Ghana has been supported by the German charity CRAN Freundeskreis e.V., which works both to enable the ministry in Ghana and to expand the visibility of CRAN abroad. Contact us for more information on how you can join the CRAN team as a supporter.

Women In Progress, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

Women in Progress works to achieve economic independence of women and alleviate poverty at a grassroots level in developing nations through the sustainable growth of small women-owned businesses and at the same time establishes mutual understanding among people of diverse cultures.

Women of all ages in most countries experience gender inequality within and outside the home in ways such as limited access to healthcare, housing, education, and work.

The eminization of poverty?is a growing problem in the global economy, with women facing increased social and economic exploitation. Women are 70% of the world's poor and they own just 1% of the world's wealth.

Women's poverty and economic inequality is the root cause of discrimination against women which inhibits their ability to participate in making decisions that affect them, contribute to public life, and enjoy their full array of human and civil rights. Playing the central role in ensuring the social and economic well being of their families, women who are presented economic opportunities ensure their basic survival and the survival of their children through increased access to food, housing, security, healthcare, education, and justice.

Alive Foundation, Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

Alive Foundation is a voluntary non-governmental and non-profit making organization based in Kumasi, the Garden City of West Africa- Ghana. It was founded by a group of volunteers who set out to bring the resources of Ghana and the International community to the most deprived communities of Ghana.

The organization is registered with the Registrar Generals Department, as a Non-Governmental Organization (N.G.O.) and it has been incorporated into the Ghana Companies Code 1963 (ACT 179) and issued with certificate number G. 12, 984. The organization is also registered with the Department of Social Welfare with Registration number D.S.W. / 2172.

The mission of ALIVE FOUNDATION is to bridge the wide gap in education, health and community development that exist between cities, towns and villages in Ghana through volunteer services. We believe that volunteers from within and outside a community can play a critical role in correcting this imbalance of resources that exist in our rural areas.

Suntaa-nuntaa Rural Development Programme Snrdp, Legon, Ghana, West Africa

SUNTAA-NUNTAA is a wholly Ghanaian NGO set up in 1990 by Mr. Robert Loggah. The aim is to fight degradation of natural resources in the Upper West Region in Ghana.

SUNTAA also tries to empower the poor so that they can attain household security, that is sufficient food and sufficient cash for medicines and education.

This is done by means of education and training of Women' Groups in over 80 villages in the Upper West Region.

The activities include agroforestry, poultry, animal rearing, tree planting and nursing, health matters, cottage industries and other income generating activities. Much of this training is done through Theatre for Development.

One of the unexpected benefits of the regular group meetings has been the growth of greater unity among the women, more co-operation and less conflict. The women pool their knowledge and experience to solve common problems.

Friedrich-ebert-stiftung Fes Ghana, Accra, West Africa

As a non-governmental and non-profit making Political Foundation based in over 100 countries throughout the world, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) is committed to the concepts and basic values of social justice, political participation and the labour movement.

Established in 1925, it carries the name of Germany's first democratically elected president, Friedrich Ebert, and continues to promote his legacy of building freedom, solidarity and social democracy.

Community Development Aid, Volta, Ghana, West Africa

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AID (CDA) is a local non-profit organisation made up of both national and foreign volunteers. Membership is open to all irrespective of gender and age.

The organisation is devoted to helping rural communities in the areas of education (computer), health, environment, promoting volunteerism and involving volunteers in program that enable rural communities help themselves.

Our goals are designed to supplement government and for-profit organizations who cannot stem the tide of poverty and discrimination alone. The group works with all ages, genders and ethnic groups in Ghana, especially at the rural level. The group works on the strength of volunteers and the kindness of contributors.

Rural Integrated Relief Service-ghana, Accra, West Africa

We have identified poverty on the parts of parents as the main causes of the problems. The organization has agreed with the opinion of the other research institution among other things that women should be empowered economically to support in the upkeep of family since women play a fundamental role in the upbringing of children.

It has also been found out that a strong correlation exist between nutrition and gender. The type of employment and income of women was shown to have impact on malnutrition?s. Regular in come for women reduced malnutrition in house holds as it improved women?s ability to take care for their families better.

The most nutritionally vulnerable groups are infants, young children and women, particularly those who are pregnant or lactating.

The multifaceted nature of the cause of malnutrion has long been identified. This is characterized by immediate and underlying causes such as household food insecurity, inadequate care for women and children inadequate health services all due to poverty.

The development of our human resource as a nation is hampered to a significant extent by problems associated with mal nutrition.

Nutrition has taken center stage in world politics and it has been identified as key in realizing the United Nations millennium development goals which focuses among other on the improvement of nutritional status thorough poverty alleviation and general sustainable socio-economic improvement (esp. women economic empowerment) in politically congenial environments such as Ghana.

Ghana Center For Democratic Development Cdd, Legon, Ghana

The center is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit research-based and policy-oriented think tank in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 1998, it is dedicated to the promotion of democracy, good governance and the development of a liberal political and economic environment in Ghana in particular and Africa in general.

In so doing, CDD-Ghana seeks to enhance the democratic content of public policy and to advance the cause of constitutionalism, individual liberty, the rule of law, and integrity in public life.

The Center’s mission is to promote democracy, good governance and the development of liberal economic environment in Ghana in particular and Africa in general.

Rescue Arms Network, Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

Rescue Arms Network (RANET) is a Non Governmental organization (NGO) Purposely established for investing in the people for a change and developments in all spheres of their lives.

This Arm extends to shoulder up the needs of other problems in the country (Ghana) as well the world, both Arms giving, professions skill Training for the school dropouts and the youth unemployed, Health education as well as addressing the public on developmental issues.

The organization become an NGO, registered with the Registrar General’s department in the year 2003 with registration No G. 12, 521 having the Name RESCUE ARMS NETWORK.

Currently, the organization is carrying out its activities in Ghana (National), which shall be extended into other countries (International) in the near future.

Providential Aid Organization(pao), Kumasi , Ghana, West Africa

Providential Aid Organization (PAO) is a Charitable Organization in Ghana that help develop the potential of disadvantaged Women, Youth and Children, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Divog - Disaster Volunteers Of Ghana, Ho, West Africa

Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG) is a volunteer based, non profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organisation (NGO) registered in Ghana and working to assist in the improvement of the lot of the vulnerable and deprived in society through volunteer programs and projects in education, health and community initiated programs and other integrated rural development projects that worked in developing countries.

DIVOG Volunteer Programs head office is based in Ho Municipality which is the Volta Region of Ghana. DIVOG has worked with some individual volunteers of the American Peace Corps Ghana, Stacy Kreger in Awudome Senior High School, and Peter Sodden in Amedzofe Community in their communities.

Some staff of DIVOG also worked with DC Care International, Evangel Community Mission, Ghana, Save Windows and Orphanage Development Center and International Medical Student Volunteers from the Section for Tropical Medicine, Slovenia.

Community Development Aid, Volta, Ghana, West Africa

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AID (CDA) is a local non-profit organisation made up of both national and foreign volunteers. Membership is open to all irrespective of gender and age.

The organisation is devoted to helping rural communities in the areas of education (computer), health, environment, promoting volunteerism and involving volunteers in program that enable rural communities help themselves. Our goals are designed to supplement government and for-profit organizations who cannot stem the tide of poverty and discrimination alone.

The group works with all ages, genders and ethnic groups in Ghana, especially at the rural level. The group works on the strength of volunteers and the kindness of contributors.

Ghana Rural Action Support Programme Grasp, Hohoe, West Africa

Ghana Rural Action Support Programme (GRASP) a not-for-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Ghana. Our aim is to support the rural poor, especially women and children to realize their full potentials and contribute to sustainable improvement in their lives by facilitating lasting change through capacity building, education, advocacy, networking, partnerships and forming linkages with other organizations that have common vision.

Sirigu Women's Organization Of Pottery And Art, Bolgatanga, Ghana, West Africa

Since 1997, more than 150 women of Sirigu have formed an organization for pottery and art. Their aim is to preserve and develop their traditional culture and to provide tourist services and produce high quality art that has its roots in the village culture. Sirigu Women's Organization Of Pottery And Art.

This way, they earn some money to supplement the farming activities and improve their social position. The women received intensive training to produce high quality pottery and paintings.

Tourists guides have been trained to show visitors the cultural and natural beauties of the village. A well designed and decorated visitors'center with an art gallery and guest house has been built. Since 2002 Swopa has received many national awards for their outstanding tourist services and quality art work.

A highlight was the visit of the Secretary General of UN, Kofi Annan.

Ghana Information And Knowledge Sharing Network Ginks, Accra, Ghana

The whole purpose of GINKS is to provide the linkage between the essence of our vision and mission. Our business as a network is to create a structure through which all relevant ICT initiatives will be facilitated. As a body, GINKS intends to act in this direction as both a catalyst and filling in the process of using ICT as a tool for development.

GINKS as a network operates in the following areas:. Commissioning research on ICTs and development, Publish an influential on-line and off-line quarterly newsletter, organise and participate in workshops, seminars and fora on ICT4D related themes in line with our mission and vision, undertake activities and programmes to generate and source for funds in aid of the network, relate to organisations and institutions in a strategic way to form fruitful partnership and build successful networks, GINKS also provide a united front for advocacy on ICTs for development themes and issues.

Center For The Development Of People Cedep, Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) is a mature and vibrant non-governmental organisation with more than 18 years experience working with people at the grassroots level.

Established in 1983, CEDEP has grown to become one of the major service NGOs in Ghana, respected for its capacity to carry out large and small-scale development programmes reliably and effectively.

CEDEP'S mission is to support, facilitate and build the capacity of the marginalised and the vulnerable groups, and influence policy, in pursuit of sustainable human development in Ghana.

Rita Marley Foundation, Aburi, Ghana, West Africa

The Rita Marley Foundation is supported with funds from donations and with collaborators. will work towards the alleviation of poverty in the peoples of the developing and less developed countries.

Its long term function will be to eradicate poverty and hunger in specific, selected communities using as its tools, empowerment of the communities through the creation of economic investments, improvement of educational opportunities and developing the knowledge and proper practice in nutrition and helath care.

As an NGO, the Rita Marley Foundation will administer and manage identified projects deserving assistance.

Ghana Wildlife Society Gws, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

The Society is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit making environmental organization which seeks to conserve wildlife in all its forms to ensure a better environment and improved quality of life for all people.

The GWS was first formed in the early 1970s but functioned for a few years and became dormant.

In 1991, it was revived by the Save the Seashore Birds Project - Ghana (SSPC-G), a project that aimed at protecting sea and shore birds and their coastal wetland habitats in Ghana.

When the SSBP-G ended in June 1994, the Society took over and continued the conservation activities initiated by the project.

Future Leaders Fun Club Ghana, Accra, West Africa

MASTER BENJAMIN YORKE QUANSAH (NATIONAL PRESIDENT) "ADMINA YOUTH FOUNDATION IS THE SAME AS Future Leaders Fun Club(FLFC)We are the world's children.We are the victims of exploitation and abuse.

We are street children.We are the children of war. We are the victims and orphans of HIV/AIDS.

We are denied good-quality education and health care. We are victims of political, economic, cultural, religious and environmental discrimination.

We are children whose voices are not being heard: it is time we are taken into account. From the Children's Forum at the UN Special Session on Children Values FLFC's mission is rooted in the following values:

All children have a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives. Parent should be the driving forces for their own family and economic development. Democracy grows out of grassroots participation and enterprise. Gender equity is mandatory for social transformation for all kids.

Stakeholder inclusivity and power-sharing inform FLFC's decision making. Relationships are based on a foundation of trust and respect. Program design is client-driven.

Resource allocation choices are transparent and guided by sensitivity to the costs of operations and financial accountability to our clients, in recognition of flfc's role as steward of resources intended for the poor child. Vision/Mission To improve the quality of life of the historically marginalized children without discrimination on the basis of class, caste, creed, race, age sex or religion.

What do they do? Future Leaders Fun Club is incorporated as a non-Profit Organization, working for community development the child, with special emphasis on women and children from poor homes, in Ghana, ; It is community-based organization The organization was founded in 2003 by a group of dedicated YOUNG kIDS, with the elder 15 years.

FUTURE LEADERS FUN CLUB has been working on different issues such as Youth Development, Child Rights, Primary Health Care, Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and STIs/HIV/AIDS etc. since 2003.

We arrange training workshops on various topics for instance; Leadership, STIs/HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, TIME Planning, etc The focus of FLFC is on bridging the Gap between the child from the poor home and those from the rich home.

(particularly in rural areas) through the participation of its own people. The role of FLFC is strengthening and empowering the CHILDREN IN communities to perceive their own problems/needs, and to solve them through collective action and participation.

Opportunities for Youth ? Promoting education and awareness among young people of Ghana on HIV/AIDS/STIs reproductive health and life skills, which some time parent find it difficult to talk. ? Care and Support of People Living with HIV/AIDS . ?

Establishing community based HIV/AIDS Counseling & reproductive health centers in existing seven field sites.

Coastal Intercultural Exchange Of Ghana, Cape Coast, West Africa

COASTAL INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE (CIE) is a non-profit, non-political exchange organization based in Cape Coast, Ghana.
Since its inception, the aim of CIE has been to promote education, Voluntary Service, cultural and social travel among individuals of all ages to share experiences, languages and customs with those from different traditions.

CIE is registered with the Registrar-General’s Department of Ghana under the companies’ code 1963 (Act 179) as a Company-limited-by-guarantee CIE is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Species Conservation Organization, Kasoa, Ghana, West Africa

Species Conservation Organization is a non profit organization which is focused on the conservation of biodiversity.
SCONORG is committed to the conservation of plants and animals with the main of making sure that; The earth is green!
To achieve this, SCONORG is working in partnership with indigenous people in conserving biodiversity, health and ecotourism.

The mission of Species Conservation Organization is to work in partnership with indigenous people in conserving biodiversity.

Ghana Energy Foundation -ef, Accra, Ghana

The Energy Foundation Ghana is a non-profit, public-private partnership institution, devoted to the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy, as a key strategy to managing Ghana's growing energy needs in a sustainable manner.

It was established in November 1997, by the Private Enterprise Foundation in collaboration with the Government of Ghana to promote sustainable development and efficient consumption of energy in all of its forms in Ghana.

The Energy Foundation Ghana is a premier organization that specialises in offering energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to the Ghanaian economy in general and to residential, industrial and commercial energy consumers in particular.

The Foundation is the implementing agency for the Energy Demand Management Programme of Ghana’s Ministry of Energy, and has gained international acclaim for its innovative and effective energy efficiency interventions.

Women`s Initiative For Self Empowerment Wise, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

WISE is a Ghanaian, non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to providing counseling and support services to women and children survivors of violence.

To achieve our goals we work in cooperation with our partners and clients to develop culture-specific and community-based solutions.

Our vision is to break the cycle of violence and sexual assault for women and children. Our focus is always to ensure the safety and well being of our clients. We are a womanist organization that is rooted in the belief that men and women are equal. We are also committed to providing the space for survivors to speak their truths and be heard with respect and without bias.

Child Development Project - Ghana, Hohoe, West Africa

In the Spring of 2006, with a Team of enthusastic, young Ghanaians, the first seed was sown for an after-school Education Centre and Children's Library, (known locally as Kids' Corner) int the centre of Hohoe, 150 kilometers from the capital, Accra, in one of the most beautiful parts of Ghana.

We provide much needed educational, sporting and recreational materials and facilities, and just as important, an oasis where children can come to learn in a peaceful, friendly and relaxed environment.

Kids' Corner has now flourished and grown into the main focal point of the children of Hohoe, with a membership of over 3,500 children, aged from 5 - 16, who regularly visit our after-school Education Centre.

As important as the provision of educational and recreational materials and facilities, is our aim to boost the self-confidence of these children. Many come from very deprived and difficult backgrounds. From an early age, they have to work very hard to help support their families. Beating is commonplace in the home and at school. Children are discouraged by negative attitudes. Self-esteem is often very low.

Sisters Netcare Service, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

SISTERS NETCARE SERVICE is a locally based non for profit making organization in Ghana and our main objectives are to assist and help children in the rural areas in Ghana by getting the nutritional meals and also to arrange and send them to school.

We also provide school uniform and other educational materials to attract other to be in the classroom.
We also empower the vulnerable women to be self-reliance.

Centre For Conflict Resolution-cencor, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) was established by the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, in 1968 as an independent non-profit organisation. The Centre has developed an international reputation for excellence and has solid expertise in training, mediation, and policy research and development.

The organisation's expertise places particular emphasis on capacity-building in conflict prevention, management and resolution, and, to this end, works closely with continental and regional organisations and programmes on the African continent.

Children Better Way, Inc, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

The Liberian civil war began in December 1989, when the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), an insurgent organization led by Charles Taylor, invaded Liberia from the Ivory Coast with the assistance of regular soldiers from Burkina Faso, plus mass recruits from the Mano and Gio ethnic groups.

According to Amnesty International the NPFL committed massive human rights violations against the Liberian people. In 1997, the Liberian civil war finally came to an end when general elections were held. Charles Taylor? National Patriotic Party reportedly won 75 percent of the vote, and he was inaugurated as President of Liberia.

Although international observers to the election reported that the election was fair, the political opposition felt that the election was conducted under an environment of mass intimidation. Children Better Way (CBW) currently operates in the Buduburam refugee camp located in Ghana and is also setting up in Liberia. Under the motto the children play?

CBW operates a wide range of projects aimed to promote the rehabilitation and further development of the children and community who have been affected by the conflict in their home country of Liberia. CBW projects are focused around health, education, livelihood, habitat and building relationships - all key areas that allow children to grow up in a happy and safe environment.

The overall goal of Children Better Way, its volunteers and the people who donate is not only to help improve the quality of life to our children now but to help prepare them to be future leaders of Liberia.

The goal of Children Better Way, its volunteers and the people who donate is to prepare children to be future leaders. Through helping them the hope is that they will in turn help others in need around the world or even in their own war-torn country. In addition, CBW wants to boost their confidence and let every child know they are special and cared for even if they have been abandoned by everyone else.

CBW provides a range of services to child victims of natural and man-made disasters through several programs. Services meet the educational, recreational, and sanitation and housing needs of refugee children and youth.

Ark Foundation, Kwabenya, Ghana, West Africa

The Ark Foundation, Ghana, (hereafter referred to as The Ark) is a human rights, advocacy – based, non-governmental, not-for-profit, independent, organization founded, registered and based in Ghana, West Africa. Its primary purpose is to seek the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and children.

The Ark offers to marginalized, abused, and victimized women, and children, a refuge of safety from where the individual may realize their own strength to face again the challenges of this world. The Ark strives to enable and empower individuals to live their lives without fear of violence or oppression from another human being.

Trashy Bags, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

The nonprofit creative recycling organization Trashy Bags was founded in 2007 in response to Accra’s problem of plastic water and ice cream sachets (in Ghana, they drink water out of bags) littering the streets. Since then, it has picked up 20 million sachets and sewn them into attractive bags and gifts for sale locally and export abroad.

Trashy Bags creates a very visual statement about recycling, all while employing over 60 tailors and seamstresses, and works on various other projects to support the company and provide, among other goals, low-cost housing, environmental education, and youth job training.

Millennium Peace Foundation, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

Our Goal: To create a conducive society of Peace and sustainable socio economic development, with focus on Children and Youth especially the needy, orphans and the physically disabled and to reduce poverty, hunger, crime/ violence, all forms of social injustice as well as environment disasters.

Abandon Child Ministries Inc, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Our vision as a team organization is to protect and enhance the lives of abandon children, to preserve their future and to avoid the act of inflicting needless pains and suffering.

To instill common moral denigrate, honesty, truthfulness and responsible action in disadvantaged children. To build hope rather then despair, truth instead of ignorance, joy rather then guilt or sin, tolerance in the place of fear, love instead of hatred and compassion over selfishness.

We seek to respect the right of suffering children to develop them into mature adult that will allow them to fulfill their aspirations, to access comprehensive and informed health care and die with dignity. We therefore call on peace loving citizens of our global world to embrace and support our vision in rescuing the abandon and disadvantaged children.

Ghana Health And Education Initiative, Humjibre, Ghana, West Africa

GHEI is a grassroots, community based non-government organization which trains community leaders in the village of Humjibre, Ghana so that they may be qualified to successfully manage the health and education needs of their village and shape their own future. In 2001, medical, social work and law students founded GHEI as a non-governmental organization (NGO) under the auspices of the International Federation of Medical Students Association, USA.

During initial assessment and planning in 2001-2003, GHEI created a timeline to enable community members to manage the organization independently after five years of external help. GHEI feels that this approach is necessary in order to create a sustainable program that can address the community's problems in a culturally competent and effective way.

However, GHEI's American and European staff will remain involved to the extent that they will continue to provide support and structure for the leadership in Ghana. GHEI members in the US and Europe will continue to fundraise for the work done in the village, pursue collaborations with other NGOs, and send American volunteers at the request of our Ghanaian counterparts.

For the time being, one health program coordinator and one education program coordinator will continue to work with Clement; they will recruit and train local people who hopefully in the future will take over their jobs.

The implementation of GHEI's five year plan towards local sustainability began in 2003, with specific goals for each of the five years. The purpose of the first two years was to create a solid foundation for each sector, which was done by launching health and education programs, building a community center where programs would be housed, and building relationships and capacity in the village.

GHEI is currently in its fifth year (June 2007-May 2008), a time in which its focus is to emphasize the sustainability of projects and prepare the community for a reduced presence of overseas staff.

It now seems likely that the five year plan will be extended by at least one year to ensure that the program will continue to be as successful as possible. As the project continues, local leaders will evaluate the feasibility of extending projects into neighboring villages within the district

Sankofa Dance Institute, Madina, Ghana, West Africa

The Sankofa Dance Institute was founded in December 2001 in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The Institute was founded by professional dance instructors who have previously taught at both the University of Ghana, Legon and Senior Secondary Schools throughout the Greater Accra Region.

The Dance Institute strives to preserve the unique Ghanain/ African culture of traditional music and dance. As the Ghanaian beliefs and culture struggle to compete with the ever-growing themes of urbanization and modernization, the Dance Institute aims to conserve the traditional aspects of Ghanaian life and expose its beauty to people all over the world.

The Dance institute also aims to give back to Ghanaian nationals by setting up an orphanage in a rural community that maintains high rates of HIV/AIDS. Your involvement and interest in the Sankofa Dance Institute will not only help preserve a nations traditions, but allow you to help out the abondanded and struggling children of a developing nation.

Africa Health Research Organization, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Serving the African People through research, training and volunteerism

Our aim is to improve health delivery system in Africa through

Research

Training

Collaborating with individuals and organizations.


The Africa Health Research Organisation (AHRO) was formed in 2002 after one of the founding Directors took part in a forum organised by DFID prior to the Barcelona AIDS Conference.

During the forum, he identified the need for what he termed "A sort of visionary project whereby all African dedicated NGOs will be brought together to fight for a complete new directions in addressing the African problem".

AHRO Mode of Operation is therefore based on a very unique system of networking with its main Operational office in London, UK.

The aims and objectives for which the organisation was established are:

To build a story network so that it can in collaboration with its partners intervene in emergency situation.

Mount educational awareness campaign in order to help the African people become informed.

Through its partners, help in provision of drugs to poor communities in Africa.

Lead series of scientific studies in order to develop better health treatment, diagnosis and case management protocol.

Promoting volunteerism in Africa.

The organisation's policy is based on a desire of maintaining its independence from any governmental influence which will allow the organisation to perform its function as watchdogs.

Community Development Aid, Volta, Ghana, West Africa

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AID (CDA) is a local non-profit organisation made up of both national and foreign volunteers. Membership is open to all irrespective of gender and age.

The organisation is devoted to helping rural communities in the areas of education (computer), health, environment, promoting volunteerism and involving volunteers in program that enable rural communities help themselves. Our goals are designed to supplement government and for-profit organizations who cannot stem the tide of poverty and discrimination alone.

The group works with all ages, genders and ethnic groups in Ghana, especially at the rural level. The group works on the strength of volunteers and the kindness of contributors.

Thevision/thevisiononline.net, Buduburam, Ghana, West Africa

The Vision is a Community-based ‘Voluntary Refugee Journalists’ Media Group’. It is a bi-monthly, eight-page newspaper, and its corresponding online version,TheVisionOnline.net committed to reporting on human rights and socio-economic issues.

The Paper is published by Communication for Awareness and Development (CAD), a Buduburam community-based organization (CBO) in collaboration with the Liberian Journalists Union, Ghana (LIJU).

The Vision is currently being published for the past years without a sponsorship, and its staff are looking forward to International or local sponsorship to enhance its production aimed at achieving its objectives toward meeting the critical needs of its readership.

The Vision exists to bridge the information and communication gap between the refugees, the host communities and the government of Ghana; providing the refugee community and the Ghanaian public with diverse news coverage on environmental, educational and public health issues.

The newspaper sensitizes on affirmative action and social developmental concerns. The paper additionally creates awareness in the areas of advocacy, and the promotion of human rights issues, which are intrinsically very important for refugees and many Ghanaians.

The Vision is a specialized paper dedicated to reporting exclusive issues on HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Health and sanitation, and the Environment.

African Women, Nkrofro, Ghana, West Africa

African Women International has a vision to become a global player to assist African women to alleviate and eradicate poverty that affects them.AWI wishes to connect with Women all over Africa especially in the needy communities.

We intern achieving this by strategically planning, working, and opening African Women International branches on these communities.

Project and programs are been achieved through the placement of local and international volunteers, Donations and loans that AWI get from it Donors and well wishers.

African Women International is a non- governmental, non-partisan and not for profit organization working to promote the economic empowerment of women in the development process. Our registered number is 222222222.

It was started with a membership comprising of women professionals with academic and working experience in economics, agriculture, banking, gender, statistics, business management and other disciplines related economic development whose vision is to become a global player to assist African women to alleviate and eradicate poverty that affects them.

Svg. Salormey Volunteers Group, Kwahu, Ghana, West Africa

Salormey Volunteers Group (SVG) is a registered not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) providing community development information and services in the following areas: Health, Education, Environment and Information and Communication Technologies. We are part of a common effort with other Ghanaians -individuals and groups- to build a strong civil society, which will allow our voices to be heard by those that can be of assistance to our common efforts.

Our focus is on the Kwahu South District Communities, in the Eastern Region of Ghana; we are currently building partnerships with institutions in other parts of the country (Kumasi, Accra and other communities and Districts in the Eastern Region).

Our mission is to provide individuals and communities with the necessary tools to achieve self-empowerment and self-development, challenging dependency chains that constrain people’s initiatives and potential.

SVG consists of volunteers and staff. Volunteers are members who volunteer time, money and their expertise for the promotion and achievement of the organisation’s objectives. The staff takes care of administrational duties, the development and implementation/ evaluation of our projects, and the placement and supervision of volunteers.

Pan African Organization For Sustainable Development Posdev, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Building an alliance of African NGOs committed to the empowerment of local grassroots movements as the driving force for attaining self-reliant sustainable development and social justice in Africa.

The challenge for African NGOs to maximize their capacities and resources has made networking and coalitions an imperative for proving the effectiveness of NGOs as service providers to grassroots populations.

They are also advocacy agents who protect the interests of grassroots populations vis-à-vis the State and other policy makers. This challenge, together with that for African NGOs to be sustainable and credible have also contributed to the need to pool resources to achieve economies of scale for maximum impact and to avoid duplication of efforts.

Manye Foundation, N.g.o, Tema, Ghana, West Africa

The Manye Foundation is a small non-governmental organization (NGO) that assists migrant families in Kpone Barrier, Ghana, West Africa. The main operation of the foundation is overseeing a primary school that offers a merger of traditional and enhanced curriculum.

The foundation also administers other programs with the goal of accessible, relevant, and enjoyable education. We are a small organization that relies on volunteer work, local support, and hard work. Although we try to lay out our programs in a systematic order, you should recognize that beyond Manye Academy, many of these services are provided informally, as a need arises. As we expand, more of our programs are becoming fully integrated and institutionalized.

The Manye Foundation is located in a squatter settlement of migrant families in Kpone Barrier, Ghana. We are right along the prime meridian, right along the Gulf of Guinea coast in the middle of West Africa. We are on the outskirts of Tema, Ghana’s main port east of Accra. Kpone (pronounced ‘Pohn’) is the name of a nearby fishing village on the other side of the main road between Accra and Togo.

The ‘Barrier’ comes from the police barrier along that main highway, established under Jerry Rawlings to stop armed robbers.

Many wealthy Ghanaians are beginning to build homes in our village, providing jobs for the squatters, yet eventually forcing them to move out. Presently, most family members make cement blocks, are carpenters, or electricians for housing construction. Some family members are “rag-pickers,” individuals who scavenge through the “boiler” (dump) for resalable goods.

Nearly all farmers also farm, including goats, peppers, and other crops.