Ghana Venskab
Aarhus, Denmark
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.
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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.
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Danida, CISU, School for Life, YEFL-Ghana, CLIP (Changing Lives in Innovative Partnerships), Ghana Developing Communities Association, Legal Desk
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Management & team (1)
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