STAR-Ghana Foundation invites you to explore these questions through resources from our webinar held on 23 September 2026 on the theme “Women, Men and Violent Extremism.” Read the articles and watch the webinar recording to gain insights into the gender dimensions of conflict and violent extremism. Zoom Recording  Passcode: !$SroB96

Processed rice, colourful garments and other locally produced goods took centre stage as beneficiaries of the Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (#BRAVE II) project showcased their skills and enterprises at a district-level exhibition in Bawku West. The exhibition brought together livelihood beneficiaries, the Bawku West District Assembly, STAR-Ghana Foundation, partners and other stakeholders to create […]

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 […]