Introduction In 2024, Ghana enacted its Affirmative Action Act (Gender Equality) to promote gender equality across its political, social and economic spheres. This groundbreaking legislation addresses historical imbalances that have disadvantaged women in public life and decision-making. The December 7, 2024, general elections marked a historic transition in Ghana’s leadership, including the election of the […]

With the 2024 elections just weeks away, a strategic workshop was organized in Koforidua to empower youth peace ambassadors with skills to foster peace and security during and after the electoral process. Aimed at training young leaders from STAR-Ghana Foundation’s KofKro project partners and other youth in the New Juaben South municipality, this workshop underscored […]

The youth of Koforidua gathered for the 2nd Annual Town Hall Meeting, held under the Botnar Foundation-funded KofKro Project. KofKro is under the Action for Youth Development (AfYD) project. This year’s theme, “Promoting Civic Engagement: The Role of Youth in Development,” served as a powerful reminder of the importance of youth participation in shaping the […]

The Youth of Koforidua are taking bold steps toward shaping a future driven by their vision as young leaders. In the vibrant Eastern Regional capital, within the New Juaben South Municipality (NJSM), youth empowerment is increasingly critical to development efforts. Following extensive consultations by STAR-Ghana Foundation and its partners under the KofKro initiative, it became […]

Dear Partner, We invite you to explore our latest publication, “Enhancing Social Protection in Ghana”. This Policy Brief highlights the challenges faced by marginalized, excluded, and disadvantaged groups in accessing social protection services. Click   pdfSTAR Ghana Foundation Policy Document on Enhancing Social Protection in Ghana pdf (3.59 MB)   to dive deeper into the document.

As the 2024 general elections approach, calls for accountable leadership grow louder across Ghana. In response, STAR-Ghana Foundation, with support from Fondation Botnar, is empowering the youth to take action through its KofKro Project. This week, youth leaders from New Juaben South Municipality participated in a three-day Advocacy and Mobilization Skills Training workshop. The workshop […]

In a significant step towards fostering stronger partnerships, STAR-Ghana Foundation, under its KofKro Project, convened a meeting with assembly members and key stakeholders in the New Juaben South Municipality. The gathering aimed to enlighten assembly members about  the project’s objectives and solidify the working relationship between local authorities and the project’s implementing partners: Bibiaa Beye […]

As Ghana approaches its pivotal 2024 elections, the nation is increasingly focused on ensuring inclusive and accountable governance. In line with this commitment, STAR-Ghana Foundation has launched the Inclusive Elections & Accountable Governance Project. This initiative focuses on working with downstream partners to collaborate and implement interventions by creating spaces for disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized […]

On August 28th and 29th, 2024, STAR-Ghana Foundation and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), hosted a special learning café in Kumasi to deepen the understanding of partners under the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF), of the key components of the CSSF. The two-day event focused on financial sustainability, institutional strengthening, operational support, and […]

As part of its Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BRAVE) project, STAR-Ghana Foundation has formed and enhanced the capacity of ten new Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) for two hundred and two women across three border communities in Northern Ghana: Sapeliga and Garu (Upper East Region) and Fielmou (Upper West Region). The initiative seeks […]

STAR-Ghana Foundation has identified and pre-qualified some key Civil Society and other organisations to partner with under our Inclusive Elections Project. However, prior to finalising contracts with the  identified partners and as part of our grant-making processes, the Foundation is seeking to engage the services of consultants to conduct capacity and risk assessments on the […]