STAR-Ghana’s first call for grant proposals supported initiatives promoting peaceful, credible, issues-based and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections for Ghana in 2016. Out of the 219 organisations that responded to the call, 35 were awarded grants totalling $US2,216,167. At an end of project event in March 2017, STAR-Ghana’s Election 2016 grant partners were asked what […]

A STAR-Ghana project helped increase voter participation, reduce spoilt ballots, cut violence and ensure a credible electoral process during Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections. The Strengthening Community-led initiatives for Peaceful and credible Elections (SCOPE) project was delivered by STAR-Ghana grant partner NORSAAC, an organisation committed to empowering women and young people in Ghana’s northern region. […]

Face-to-face interaction between citizens and parliamentary candidates to encourage issue-based voting was a key activity of a STAR-Ghana funded project during the presidential and parliamentary elections. Socioserve-Ghana’s Promoting Inclusiveness in Elections 2016 project reached five constituencies in the eastern and Volta areas.  Meet your Candidate sessions allowed parliamentary candidates to answer questions from constituents, promoting […]

Women who had previously been too scared to vote, were able to play a full part in Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections, thanks to the support of a STAR-Ghana project. Global Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA) received funding from STAR-Ghana for its Accelerating Actions Towards Increasing Citizen Especially Women’s Participation in 2016 Elections and Beyond […]

Despite Ghana’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, many people still face stigma, persecution and are unable to exercise their rights as citizens. Social exclusion is a major challenge in Ghana, and those affected are often unable to participate in decision making and elections. ‘Disability is not inability’ During […]

STAR-Ghana Foundation is pleased to invite proposals from qualified vendors to provide services for the upcoming Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2025. The Conference will convene leaders, institutions, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to philanthropy and development in Ghana. We are seeking reputable service providers in the following areas: Interested vendors are kindly requested to submit […]

What happens when communities, youth leaders, and development partners come together to reflect, learn, and co-create? You get a roadmap that’s not only strategic but deeply rooted in shared ownership and lived experience. On 5th August 2025, STAR-Ghana Foundation convened a lively Evaluation Dissemination and Co-Creation Workshop for the KofKro OurCity Backbone Project, commissioned by the project’s […]

We are excited to announce that our Executive Director, Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu, has been featured on the cover of DevelopmentReport.online under the headline: ? “Shepherding Indigenous Donor Support For National Development And Good Governance” In this in-depth feature, Alhaji Tanko reflects on STAR-Ghana Foundation’s journey in building indigenous philanthropic support, promoting inclusive development, and enhancing good governance through locallky led solutions. ? Read the full […]

We’re excited to share with you the official brochure for the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2025 #GCSF2025 — a key gathering to reflect, reimagine, and reposition civil society in Ghana. ? The brochure provides details on:✔️ The agenda✔️ Breakout sessions✔️ Speakers and moderators✔️ Key focus areas for civil society Click to download and read more:   pdfGSCF 2025 (31.34 MB)

Recent funding cuts and freezes by the U.S. Government (USG) have had a disruptive impact on Ghanaian civil society organizations (CSOs), many of which rely on foreign aid to deliver essential development and humanitarian services. These abrupt changes have jeopardized the continuity of critical programs, put vulnerable communities at risk, and raised serious concerns about […]

For over three years, young people in Koforidua have been leading grassroots movements aimed at transforming their city through advocacy, accountability, and civic participation. Driven by a bold vision to empower young people as leaders of local change, the KofKro “Our City” initiative has ignited a movement of civic-minded youth who are redefining what it […]