From handmade soaps and personal care products to processed and packaged rice, entrepreneurs participating in the Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BRAVE II) livelihood intervention in Binduri District of the Upper East region, are taking an important step from skills development to market access. The products were showcased during a district-level exhibition that brought together […]
The government’s position paper on the report of the Constitutional Review Committee, 2025, has moved the policy conversation from debating how Proportional Representation (PR) might fit within Ghana’s electoral system to considering concrete constitutional measures for addressing political exclusion. The government agrees to implement PR, with twenty-four (24) reserved seats within a three hundred (300) […]
By Joan Vivian Koomson (STAR-Ghana Foundation) In a thought-provoking discussion paper presented at the Global South Rooted Intermediary Leadership Series Convening in Nairobi, Kenya, Joan Vivian Koomson, Head of Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation at STAR-Ghana Foundation explores the foundational structures required for a resilient and equitable civil society. Drawing on critical insights from the Global […]
When President John Dramani Mahama took the stage at the 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum, his presence carried significance beyond the ceremonial opening of a national gathering. By choosing Ghana’s foremost civil society convening to unveil his vision for a new development compact, the President affirmed the increasingly strategic role of civil society as a […]
Authored by: Ruth Awentirim Pechim Ane For a year now, I have worked with STAR-Ghana Foundation’s Business Development & Resource Mobilisation unit. This experience has pushed me to reflect more critically on what resource mobilisation means in practice. I am beginning to see it is not only about finding “Calls for Proposals”, but also about […]
STAR‑Ghana Foundation brings you highlights from our activities over the past few months. This reporting period’s edition includes President Mahama’s call for a new development compact at the 2026 Civil Society Forum, the united front of CSOs from Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso redefining regional security, and the University of Ghana’s triumph at the ShiftThePower […]
STAR‑Ghana Foundation invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified consultants to undertake an independent evaluation of its programme. This assignment will assess impact, capture lessons, and provide recommendations for future programming. The attached TOR below outlines the purpose, scope, deliverables, and application requirements in detail. How to Apply Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) to […]
The 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum (GCSF) will be honoured by the participation of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, as Guest of Honour, underscoring the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in promoting democratic consolidation and national development. The event will bring together over 800 participants from across Ghana and beyond to […]
The University of Ghana Debate Society has paid a courtesy call on STAR-Ghana Foundation and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) to express appreciation for the support received through the Civil Society Strengthening Programme (CSSP) following their victory in the Pan-African Shifting the Power Youth Debate. The team, which won both the national and […]
Introduction In recent years, Ghana has seen a commendable rise in the number of women appointed to senior positions in government. From ministers and deputy ministers to ambassadors and high-ranking public offices, women are increasingly occupying leadership spaces hitherto considered off-limits for women. These strides are often celebrated as signs of progress toward gender equality […]
Background Volunteerism is a key driver of national development, social cohesion, and active citizenship. Across Africa, individuals and communities continue to contribute their time, skills, and expertise to address social challenges and advance collective wellbeing. This tradition of voluntary action is deeply rooted in African societies, where mutual support, communal labour, and civic responsibility have […]
A coalition of fourteen civil society organizations, including the STAR-Ghana Foundation has filed an application to join the Supreme Court proceedings regarding the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). Our intervention is rooted in a shared commitment to constitutionalism, institutional integrity, and the preservation of independent anti-corruption institutions established […]
The University of Ghana has emerged as the overall winner of the Pan-African Grand Finale of the Shifting the Power Youth Debate, defeating teams from Zambia and Malawi in a highly competitive contest that celebrated youth leadership, policy innovation and locally driven development solutions.The debate, organised under the Shifting the Power Programme, brought together young […]
As West Africa faces a surge in violent extremism and political instability, a new frontline of defense is emerging: a unified network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) spanning three nations. At STAR-Ghana Foundation’s 7th Northern Ghana Security Dialogue, the Cross-Border CSO Security Forum took centre stage, signalling a shift from purely military responses toward community-led, […]
At the Akayet Hotel in Bolgatanga, voices from Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Togo converged for the 7th Northern Ghana Security Dialogue and Cross-Border Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Forum, convened by STAR-Ghana Foundation under the Strengthening Systems for Resilience against Extremism (SURE) Project. The gathering brought together state and non-state actors, traditional authorities, and civil society […]
STAR-Ghana Foundation invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Finance and Administration Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, multi-donor environment by strengthening financial management systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and upholding the highest standards of accountability and compliance. We are seeking a strategic and highly organized […]
In the remote border communities of Northern Ghana, the fabric of social cohesion is both a cherished tradition and a frontline defence. Where unemployment, inequality, and isolation can create fractures, the strength of community bonds determines resilience. This understanding is at the heart of the Strengthening Systems for Resilience Against Extremism (SURE) Project, implemented by […]
How the SURE Project is Creating Pathways to Economic Empowerment and Strengthening Community Resilience in Northern Ghana In the remote border communities of Northern Ghana, daily life is shaped by both tradition and uncertainty. These communities, positioned close to Ghana’s northern frontier with Burkina Faso, serve as vital cultural and economic gateways. Yet their proximity […]
In the dry Savannah landscape of Ghana’s Upper East Region, opportunity is often shaped by geography. Communities are dispersed, economic activity is seasonal, and livelihoods depend heavily on rain-fed agriculture. During the long dry season, income sources shrink, and young people, especially women, face limited options. In this context, vulnerability to economic distress, social exclusion, […]
By Papisdaff Abdullah Ali Imagine sitting in a community dialogue designed to foster peace, only to hear a participant or two, vent with bone-deep passion, describing your people, your family, your ancestors, you as animals. In that moment, the human instinct is to strike back with the sharpest banter possible. But for many Fulbe, numbness […]
As Ghana continues to navigate political transitions, sustaining peace and security remains a shared national priority. In this publication, Eunice R. Agbenyadzi and Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu reflect on why the Northern Ghana Security Dialogue has endured across governments, and the lessons it offers for building initiatives that thrive beyond political transitions. Read the full article https://star-ghana.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Northern-Ghana-Security-Dialogue-Building-Beyond-Political-Transition.pdf
AbstractThis article presents an in-depth analysis of STAR-Ghana Foundation’s Volunteerism Project (June 2024–May 2025), which engaged 446 community volunteers through eighteen civil society organizations (CSOs) across Ghana. By deploying volunteers as catalysts for change across six thematic areas, the project demonstrated the power of citizen-led action to advance inclusive, sustainable development. We reflect on the […]
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 […]
