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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

STAR Ghana Foundation in collaboration with Africa Education Watch, SEND Ghana and Parliament’s select Committee on Education held a strategic meeting to discuss reports and surveys produced on education services delivery in Ghana. The report which captured an analysis of the 2022 national budget revealed an allocation of 12.9% to the education sector which does […]