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Ghana Venskab

Aarhus, Denmark

International developmentEducationEmployment & SkillsEnvironment & ClimateTax-deductible donations
AssociationFounded 1979International reach
Profile last updated: March 19, 2026

About

Founded in 1979, Ghana Venskab is a non-profit association based in Aarhus, Denmark working on international development, education, employment & skills +6 more.

Ghana Venskab is a Danish friendship association founded in 1979 that works for a more equal, democratic and sustainable Ghana, mainly in the Northern Region. It implements development programmes through long-term partnerships with local civil society organisations in Northern Ghana, focusing on youth entrepreneurship, education, climate adaptation, gender equality and civic participation. The association is run largely by volunteers, supported by a small secretariat in Aarhus, and is funded by Danida, CISU, foundations, private donors and corporate sponsors. It also runs a climate fund that finances climate adaptation activities and offers legacy giving options.

Location

Aarhus, Denmark

Founded

1979

Organisation type

Association

Focus areas

development aidGhanayouth entrepreneurshipclimate adaptationeducationgender equalityvolunteeringlegacy giving

Languages

DAEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

International developmentEducationEmployment & SkillsEnvironment & ClimateGender equalityChildren & YouthArts & CultureDemocracy & Civil societyPoverty & Hunger

Works for

YouthWomen & GirlsChildrenPeople in povertyCommunities

How they work

Community programmesCapacity buildingAwareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigningVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Empowerment for Life (E4L)

Employment & Skills · Ghana

Youth entrepreneurship programme with partners in Northern Ghana, offering 12-month training and business support, alongside work on education, climate adaptation and civic participation.

GoAdapt!

Environment & Climate · Ghana

Climate adaptation project in Northern Ghana carried out with partners CLIP and YEFL Ghana, supporting farmers with new crops, farming methods and irrigation.

Girl Camps (Pigecamps)

Gender equality · Ghana

Camps for girls aged 10-14 in Northern Ghana covering education, rights and health, aimed at keeping girls in school.

Countries of operation

Ghana

Funding & support

Funded by

Government fundingGrantsIndividual donationsCorporate partnershipsMembership feesLegacies

Ways to support

DonateMembershipVolunteerCorporate partnershipLegacy givingSponsorship

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Danida, CISU, School for Life, YEFL-Ghana, CLIP (Changing Lives in Innovative Partnerships), Ghana Developing Communities Association, Legal Desk

People

Management & team (1)

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