Over the past two months,1,500 beneficiaries of economic skills training under our Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BRAVE II) project have been sharpening their skills across diverse trades through hands-on training led by dedicated trainers.Beyond the training sessions, beneficiaries have transitioned into active production and sales of their products. The range of products include smock […]
Limited access to economic resources of marginalized social groups makes them easy targets of exploitation by violent extremists. Through our Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BRAVE II) project, Social Initiative for Literacy and Development Programme (SILDEP) in the Upper West Region mobilized 750 beneficiaries from five project communities into 25 Village Savings and Loan Association […]
The Sirigu Women’s Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA) a women-led organization in the Upper-East Region of Ghana was part of 19 awardees across the world that successfully graduated from the Carol Bellamy Leadership Award (CBLA). The virtual graduation ceremony held on November 26 was to celebrate the achievements of the CBLA 2024-25 edition awardees, […]
We are learning from our implementation of the Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BRAVE II) that social cohesion initiatives are most effective when they are culturally grounded and inclusive. Trained community peacebrokers in 10 border communities in the Upper East and Upper West Regions guided their communities design and host traditional food and culture durbars […]
Prior to benefiting from the BRAVE I livelihood skills initiative, Kuusanang Daina, a mother and resident of Fielmuo was an unemployed housewife. Her lack of income contributed to household tensions between she and her husband. Daina ‘s parents are still in Burkina Faso, and she has had to support them from afar. This increased her […]
STAR-Ghana Foundation has once again reinforced its commitment to locally led development by demonstrating that philanthropy, when driven by citizens themselves, can be a practical and powerful tool for social change. Through its Staff Giving Project, employees of the Foundation voluntarily mobilised resources to support the Village of Hope, an orphanage located in Ghana’s Central […]
As Ghana continues to evolve within a rapidly changing development landscape, the 2025 Ghana Philanthropy Conference (GPC25) is set to bring together leading voices and organisations in philanthropy across Africa, business, government, civil society, and academia to re-examine the future of giving. Scheduled as a two-day in-person event with live virtual participation, this year’s conference […]
The Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Platform on Constitutional Reforms will officially launch on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This important event is aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue, citizen participation, and evidence-based advocacy around constitutional reform processes. The platform brings together diverse CSOs, and thought leaders committed to promoting democratic governance, […]
A good law is one that balances interests. The NPO Bill is an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, trust, and development in Ghana. A few days ago, during a routine media monitoring exercise, I came across a story that struck me in a way that got me thinking long and hard. This rural woman told a […]
Be honest, when was the last time you liked, commented on, or shared a post from your own organization’s social media page? For most staff, the answer is “rarely.” After all, isn’t that the job of the communications team? I would say not quite. Here is why, in today’s digital world, every employee is part of the […]
The sustainability of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Africa has come under intense scrutiny following the U.S. aid freeze. To address this challenge, key stakeholders recently engaged in a crucial discussion on strategies to reduce dependency on foreign aid and secure long-term resilience. The conversation highlighted both immediate and long-term solutions, from fostering regional collaboration […]
Have you ever wondered what your professional journey would look like without internships or mentoring? Internships have proven to be a critical step in providing young people with the opportunity to gain practical experience, develop essential skills, and create networks that can open doors for future employment opportunities. At STAR-Ghana Foundation, we recognize the potential […]
Overview There is a general failure to tap into domestic resources, which is deemed an indispensable contributor to the resilience of civil society and sustainable development in Africa. Freedom of association, as recognized in some international and regional treaties, provide a legal basis for the protection of civil society organizations (CSOs). In 2021, STAR-Ghana Foundation […]
STAR Ghana Foundation in collaboration with Africa Education Watch, SEND Ghana and Parliament’s select Committee on Education held a strategic meeting to discuss reports and surveys produced on education services delivery in Ghana. The report which captured an analysis of the 2022 national budget revealed an allocation of 12.9% to the education sector which does […]
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We shall continue this month on the various guide techniques to aid in walking with a visually impaired. Let’s remind ourselves of the definitions we learnt during the last chapter. Definitions Throughout these instructions; the sighted person will be referred to as the guide whiles the visually impaired person will be referred […]
STAR-Ghana Foundation facilitates return of teenage mum to school two years after quitting due to pregnancy Imagine what it feels like to be targeted and ridiculed by your peers for being pregnant while in school; getting lost in thoughts of a shattered dream of becoming what you want to be in future and the unending […]
Forum on Social Protection under the theme ‘Social protection mechanisms in a covid-19 pandemic: understanding the intersection of impacts, response, and lessons’ Highlights of discussions The COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous negative socio-economic impacts and tested the resilience of people across all income levels. However, as with most crises, the poor disproportionately face the largest […]
What is Sighted Guide Technique? Sighted guide technique refers to a method by which a visually impaired person and a sighted person can walk together safely and comfortably. Specific techniques and movements are prescribed to allow the pair to negotiate a variety of travel situations safely, comfortably, and efficiently. Sighted guide technique requires a minimal […]
You are welcome to the thumb press guide which is a technique for aiding people with visual impairment. This technique is used as an informative tool to alert people with visual impairment of impediments such as gutters, hills, slopes and any obstacle which is to be crossed or moved over or under. Unlike the sighted guide technique […]
With the advancement of technology has come the need to support and provide people with visual impairment (students, professionals) the capacity to take advantage of this ongoing technological boom! Introducing the BrailleNote Apex manufactured by HumanWare Company. The HumanWare comapny has been around since the year 2000 and has been helping the visually impaired with tools and […]
Over the past couple of months, we have been learning the tips on aiding people with visual impairment in the area of three (3) ‘A’s (Approach, Ask and Assist). This week we are rounding up on that session and as such would like us to have a recap of our previous sessions. We have learnt that: This […]
Hello everyone! I believe we have been putting into practice all that we have been learning the past couple of months on aiding people with visual impairment? Good job! We learnt last month the processes involved in Assisting a visually impaired person with emphasis on the need to describe the environment to them to make […]
Dear readers, it’s another month again and time for our GESI Corner. We would be continuing our session aiding people with visual impairment. As highlighted last week we need to be guided by the three (3) ‘A’s (Approach, Ask and Assist) when aiding visually impaired persons. Today, we would be focusing in detail the processes involved in Assisting a visually […]
Sometimes we find it difficult to go out and help people with one disability or the other. We debate with our inner selves for long before we take the initiative – “how should I talk to the person?”, “would s/he even appreciate the support?” Oh and if you had the courage to help and have […]
Barry Smith, Senior Institutional Strategy Advisor, 16 November 2018 This week marks the launch of the STAR Ghana Foundation. Building on the work of the donor-funded STAR-Ghana Programme, the Foundation is a Ghanaian-owned and led national centre for active citizenship, civil society and philanthropy. As we celebrate the launch of the STAR Ghana Foundation, we […]
A recent study into Social Norms and Petty Corruption investigated the reasons why Ghanaians may engage in bribe paying, based on an original survey of 1,400 citizens. A third of Ghanaian citizens report that they have paid a bribe during the last year. The sectors that are most corrupt are the police, followed by electricity […]
Ghana has held six elections since returning to multiparty democracy in 1992 with three turnovers of power including, in 2016, the first defeat of a sitting incumbent. But multiparty elections are costly affairs for aspiring and current parliamentarians as this cost of politics research illustrates. Between 2012 and 2016 the cost of running for political […]
How Naabans Foundation is inspiring change through resource mobilisation, women’s empowerment, and community development. Naabans Foundation began its journey under the Catalyst Fund and has since grown into its second phase — one of the youngest organizations within the CSSF portfolio. Their work is rooted in the community. The team spends time with local groups, […]
