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University of Ghana wins Pan-African Youth Debate Grand Finale

University of Ghana wins Pan-African Youth Debate Grand Finale

CSOs from Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso Unite to Redefine Regional Security

CSOs from Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso Unite to Redefine Regional Security

Strengthening Resilience: Cross-Border Collaboration Takes Center Stage at the 7th Northern Ghana Security Dialogue

Strengthening Resilience: Cross-Border Collaboration Takes Center Stage at the 7th Northern Ghana Security Dialogue

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 […]

Finance and Administration Manager – Join STAR-Ghana Foundation

Finance and Administration Manager – Join STAR-Ghana Foundation

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 […]

Building Bridges of Trust: How Dialogue and Opportunity are Fortifying Border Communities Against Extremism

Building Bridges of Trust: How Dialogue and Opportunity are Fortifying Border Communities Against Extremism

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 […]

Foundations for the Future: Skills as a Shield

Foundations for the Future: Skills as a Shield

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 […]

Beyond the Breadline: How Huzaifa’s Tools Are Building Circuits, and Community Resilience Against Violent Extremism

Beyond the Breadline: How Huzaifa’s Tools Are Building Circuits, and Community Resilience Against Violent Extremism

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, […]

The Cuts of Conscious and Unconscious Biases Towards Fulbes in Ghana: My Experiences as an Unseen Fulbe
Building Beyond Political Transitions: Lessons from the Northern Ghana Security Dialogue

Building Beyond Political Transitions: Lessons from the Northern Ghana Security Dialogue

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

Harnessing the Power of Volunteerism for Community-Led Development: Insights from STAR-Ghana Foundation’s Volunteerism Project.

Harnessing the Power of Volunteerism for Community-Led Development: Insights from STAR-Ghana Foundation’s Volunteerism Project.

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 […]

Progress of Economic Livelihood Skills Training

Progress of Economic Livelihood Skills Training

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 […]

Enhancing Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Groups through VSLA

Enhancing Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Groups through VSLA

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 […]

SWOPA Celebrates Graduation from GCERF’s Carol Bellamy Leadership Award

SWOPA Celebrates Graduation from GCERF’s Carol Bellamy Leadership Award

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, […]

Building Social Cohesion Through Culture

Building Social Cohesion Through Culture

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 […]

Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resistance 
STAR-Ghana Foundation’s Staff Giving Initiative Demonstrates the Power of Locally Led Philanthropy
STAR-Ghana Foundation to hold Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2025

STAR-Ghana Foundation to hold Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2025

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 […]

CSOs platform on Constitution Review.

CSOs platform on Constitution Review.

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, […]

Why the NPO Bill Must Work for Government, Civil Society, and Citizens Alike.

Why the NPO Bill Must Work for Government, Civil Society, and Citizens Alike.

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 […]

Why Staff Engagement on Social Media Matters More Than You Think

Why Staff Engagement on Social Media Matters More Than You Think

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 […]

NAVIGATING US AID FREEZE & CIVIL SOCIETY RESILIENCE IN WEST AFRICA.

NAVIGATING US AID FREEZE & CIVIL SOCIETY RESILIENCE IN WEST AFRICA.

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 […]

Opening The Foundation to a New Generation of Leaders

Opening The Foundation to a New Generation of Leaders

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 […]

Promoting domestic resource mobilization for social development: Reflections on our experiences and lessons on what works

Promoting domestic resource mobilization for social development: Reflections on our experiences and lessons on what works

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 […]

The GESI Corner Series – Sighted Guide Techniques Cont’d

The GESI Corner Series – Sighted Guide Techniques Cont’d

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 […]

An article on Social Protection mechanisms within A Covid-19 Pandemic

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 […]

The GESI Corner Series – Sighted Guide Techniques

The GESI Corner Series – Sighted Guide Techniques

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 […]

The GESI Corner Series – The thumb press guide technique for people with visual impairment
The GESI Corner Series – Communication Tools for People with Visual Impairment

The GESI Corner Series – Communication Tools for People with Visual Impairment

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 […]

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