ARA IN GHANA

Founded in 1995, ARA IN GHANA is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on community development, environment & climate, water & sanitation +5 more.

ARA IN GHANA, the Agricultural and Rural Development Association, is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation registered in Ghana and founded in 1995. It works to empower rural communities in Ghana, mainly in the Central, Western, Ashanti, Accra and Eastern regions, to pursue sustainable development in terms of environmental integrity, social equality and economic growth. Its work covers agriculture and climate-smart farming, water and sanitation, including access to safe water and liquid waste management, renewable energy such as biogas, environmental protection and tree planting, rural infrastructure, health, education, and youth employment and entrepreneurship. The organisation also runs volunteering placements in Ghana and accepts donations that fund schools, libraries, computer labs, clean water access and apprenticeships. It works with farmers, local NGOs, government bodies and international partners.