Somewhere in Ghana, a country known for its vibrant democracy, culture and rich history, a Foundation was birthed out of the STAR Ghana Programme.
Driven by the vehicle of Convening inclusive dialogues, catalysing active citizenship, Coordinating, and supporting strategic partnerships and Learning, STAR-Ghana Foundation continues to work diligently in supporting civil society to engage with government and drive forward a development agenda that leaves no one behind through Local Philanthropy and Active Citizenship for meaningful change.
Staff of the Foundation during the launch
For Five years, the Foundation has been making significant difference in shaping national policy and promote development in education, rights, and security, among other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On Tuesday 22nd August, STAR-Ghana Foundation launched a series of activities to commemorate its fifth anniversary at a ceremony in Accra. The anniversary is being celebrated on the theme; “5 years of Promoting Active Citizenship and Local Philanthropy for Inclusive Development.”
Members of the Governing Council of the Foundation, subscribers, partners, the media, and stakeholders turned out for the 5th anniversary launch.
Dr. Esther Ofei-Aboagye, Chair of the Governing Council
Convinced that it has made progress in establishing itself as a viable organisation and relevant player in the Ghanaian civil society space within five years, STAR-Ghana Foundation is therefore positioning itself to strengthen work around four thematic areas which are rights to services, strengthening of civil society, peace and security, as well as inclusive and accountable governance.
The organisation transitioned into a Foundation in November 2018, from a 10-year multi-donor funded STAR Ghana Programme, which focused on the strengthening of Parliament and civil society for increased transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in governance at local and national levels.
Activities lined up to mark the 5th anniversary from now to November 2023, include media engagements, a mini launch in Tamale in the Northern region, a speaker’s breakfast forum, a stakeholder dialogue, the launch of a volunteerism programme and a soiree. The anniversary celebration will be climaxed with an annual general meeting.