Ghana YMCA
Accra, Ghana
About
Founded in 1890, Ghana YMCA is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on children & youth, education, employment & skills +4 more.
Ghana YMCA is a membership-based, non-governmental, non-profit and faith-based organisation based in Accra that works to develop young people into productive and responsible citizens. Founded in 1890, it runs programmes in early childhood education, youth leadership, vocational and technical training, economic and financial empowerment, rural development, livelihoods, HIV/AIDS awareness, environmental action and film education. Its work covers the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Eastern and Volta regions, through regional branches that manage kindergartens, schools and technical training institutes. The organisation also operates a student hostel and guest house at its Adabraka headquarters and a student hostel in Koforidua. Ghana YMCA is a long-standing member of the Christian Council of Ghana and a member of the World Alliance of YMCAs.
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Media Hub Education Centre
Arts & Culture · Ghana
Low-threshold film school providing practical filmmaking training to young people from deprived and vulnerable communities, including rural outreach.
Digital Film School Africa
Arts & Culture · Ghana
Digital-first film education programme co-hosted with the African University of Communications and Business, in partnership with WELTFILME e.V. and funded by GIZ/BMZ.
Resilience Africa Film Project
Employment & Skills · Ghana
Practical filmmaking training that builds creative skills and career pathways for young storytellers.
Smart Girl Project
Health · Ghana
Menstrual health education that builds girls' confidence, skills and leadership.
Youth Justice III
Justice & Legal aid · Ghana
Initiative supporting vulnerable and at-risk youth through legal awareness and community-driven support.
Yiedie Project
Employment & Skills · Ghana
Financial and economic empowerment programme enabling young people to earn decent livelihoods.
Green Ideas Project
Environment & Climate · Ghana
Empowers youth to develop eco-friendly solutions and provides climate change education.
Rural Financial Literacy Programme
Employment & Skills · Ghana
Financial literacy training for rural communities.
Apprenticeship Support
Employment & Skills · Ghana
Supports young people through apprenticeship pathways into work.
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Global Impact Award
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YMCA Westbund, Bread for the World, WELTFILME e.V., YWCA-YMCA Sweden, GIZ, EU, Sister Cities International, Goodwill International, African University of Communications and Business
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