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OSDA

Organization for Strategic Development in Africa

Accra, Ghana

Children & YouthEducationPoverty & HungerCommunity development
NGOFounded 2011International reach
Profile last updated: July 17, 2026

About

Founded in 2011, OSDA is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on children & youth, education, poverty & hunger +2 more.

OSDA (Organization for Strategic Development in Africa) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation founded in 2011 that promotes sustainable development in underserved African communities. Its work covers youth development, social inclusion, education, social entrepreneurship, intercultural exchange, agriculture and rural infrastructure. It runs youth volunteering and cultural exchange initiatives, builds the capacity of local institutions such as schools, health centres and traditional authorities, and supports women and marginalised communities to voice their needs. Its livestock project in the Afadjato South District supports rural farmers' income generation. OSDA works with local and international donors, government bodies and community structures, and participates in the Erasmus programme, having involved over 200 youth since 2014. It is based in Accra, Ghana, and is recognised by Ghana's Social Welfare Department.

Location

Accra, Ghana

Founded

2011

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Organization for Strategic Development in Africa

Focus areas

youth developmentsocial inclusioneducationagriculturecapacity buildingintercultural exchangeGhana

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthEducationPoverty & HungerCommunity developmentGender equality

Works for

YouthWomen & GirlsChildrenCommunities

How they work

Capacity buildingVolunteer programmesCommunity programmes

Programmes

OSDA Livestock Project

Poverty & Hunger · Ghana

Provides livestock to rural farmers in the Afadjato South District so they can rear animals and generate household income, in partnership with volunteers and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Countries of operation

Ghana

Funding & support

Funded by

Grants

Ways to support

Volunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Ministry of Agriculture

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