By Eunice R. Agbenyadzi               What if peacebuilding is not about only security? Across northern Ghana, communities are sending a powerful message: they do not seek violence; they seek the dignity of work and the means to provide for themselves and their families. This call challenges us to rethink peacebuilding and […]

The Rural Aid Alliance Foundation (RAAF), a non-political, non-profit NGO based in Takoradi, is steadily transforming its operations and impact through the Civil Society Strengthening Facility (CSSF). With a clear plan and commitment, RAAF has been able to implement several activities, despite encountering a few challenges along the way. The journey so far has been encouraging, showing […]

When a consultant once described Human Rights and Development Services (HURDS) as “a child in need,” it reflected the organisation’s struggles before joining the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF). Limited systems, no finance officer, and weak structures threatened its sustainability. But just a few years later, HURDS has transformed into a confident, visible, and resilient civil society organisation charting […]

For the Women Support and Activist Group (WOSAG), the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF) under the Shift the Power programme came as a lifeline. When Samiha Yunus joined as Executive Director in February 2025, the organisation was struggling to stay afloat—under-resourced, with only two staff managing operations and finance, and without an up-to-date strategic plan. The CSSF grant marked […]

For over two decades, Songtaba has been at the forefront of advocating for women’s rights and empowering underserved communities in Northern Ghana. But like many civil society organisations, the group has felt the pinch of dwindling donor funding and shifting aid priorities. Now, with support from the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF), Songtaba is charting a bold new […]

In Tamale, Northern Ghana, URBANET is writing a new chapter in its 22-year journey of supporting vulnerable groups and smallholder farmers. Through the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF) under the Civil Society Strengthening Programme (CSSP) – implemented by STAR-Ghana Foundation (SGF) and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), with funding from Comic Relief and […]

When the Civil Society Strengthening Programme – Shifting the Power (CSSP–StP) took off, School for Life (SfL) in Tamale embraced the opportunity with optimism and caution. “When we set out with the CSSP programme, we went through the inception phase. We have come far and so much has changed from then to now,” reflects Wedad Sayibu, Director […]

For years, members of the Akwatialine Scrap Sellers Association in Kumasi dismantled metal and electronic waste under harsh and unsafe conditions. Workers lacked protective gear, discarded valuable materials, and endured poor health as a result of toxic exposure. The work was tough, the earnings meagre, and the risks high. “Now we extract waste in smarter ways that […]

In Kumasi, the Muslim Family Counselling Services (MFCS) has become a shining example of how civil society organisations can reposition themselves for sustainability and community impact when given the right support. Founded in 1990 by the Late Chief Imoro Baba Issa, the MFCS was established to provide information and services on population, Sexual and Reproductive Health and […]

During a recent partner support visit under the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF)—a component of Civil Society Strengthening Programme (CSSP) anchored by STAR-Ghana Foundation and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)—our team uncovered a remarkable story of resilience and innovation in the Bono East Region of Ghana. At the heart of Jema, the district capital of […]

Six border communities in the Upper East Region have benefited from Livelihood Projects; satellite farms with mechanized boreholes, fitted with generators and accessories for constant water supply. The beneficiary border communities are Pusiga, Kulungungu, Pulimakuam, Mognori, Paga, and Namoo. The establishment of the satellite farms at the border communities come at the back of the […]