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Integrated Social Development Centre
NGO working for sustainable human development through the empowerment of the poor and other marginalised groups, especially women. Offices in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Tamale.
http://www.isodec.org.gh
International Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Ghana Project
Charity. News, history, mission, expenses and donation information.
http://www.plasticsurgery-africa.org/
Foundation For Free Learning And Merit Education - FLAME
An educational NGO of volunteer teachers, retired educationists and health workers offering free tuition to the underprivileged and promoting the use of technology in education.
http://www.flameghana.org
Participatory Development Associates
PDA provides consultants and skilled staff to work with communities and organisations involved in health, education and poverty reduction
http://members.aol.com/tonydogbe/home.htm
Catholic Action for Street children (CAS)
A Ghanaian NGO which helps street children who live in the streets of Accra, Ashaiman, and Tema metropolis.
http://www.btinternet.com/~cas/index.htm
Obaahema Network
Online community for Ghanaian women offers news, features, chat and message boards.
http://www.obaahema.com/
31st December Women's Movement
This Movement is a broad based development oriented NGO which aspires to see women empowered politically and equipped adequately to face the challenges for the betterment of society.
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/31dwm/
Navrongo and Lawra
Ever wonder what life might be like in a small African village? Information on the history, language, culture, music, associations and projects of these two small West African villages in the remote Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana.
http://www.erols.com/johnston
ISOC - Internet Society, Ghana Chapter
Promoting the expansion of the Internet in Ghana including infrastructure, value-added services, content, use and technical advancement. Particular attention on reaching the rural communities in a manner and language suitable for their participation. Membership, activities, press releases and FAQ.
http://www.isoc.org.gh
Nana Kwadwo Adu II Foundation for Ghana, Inc.
The Foundation is dedicated to increasing awareness of Ghana by Americans. Activities designed to accomplish this include travel, cultural exchange, workshops with local American youth (which also target improved learning), community development in Adumasa, Ghana and entertainment.
http://iam4ghana.org/
QuiltEthnic.com
Quilting and fiber related art, craft and textile traditions of diverse ethnic groups from contemporary, traditional and historical perspectives.
http://www.quiltethnic.com
Kente Cloth
Site includes some brief information about kente and explanations of several kente patterns.
http://www.erols.com/kemet/kente.htm
Akan Architecture Symbols
Dr George Kojo Arthur and Prof. Robert Rowe of Marshall University examine the decorative symbols used in buildings of the Akan people of Ghana.
http://web.marshall.edu/akanart//akanadansie.html
Meanings of Symbols in Adinkra Cloth
The production and use of Adinkra are associated with the Asante people than any other group of people. Around the 19th Century, the Asante people developed their unique art of adinkra printing. Adinkra cloths were made and used exclusively by the royalty and spiritual leaders for very important sacred ceremonies and rituals.
http://www.erols.com/kemet/adinkra.htm
African Security Dialogue and Research
An independent NGO specializing in issues of security and their relationship with democratic consolidation. Site contains aims and contact information. Accra.
http://www.kabissa.org/links/detailed/468.html
National Museum
The largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. Accra.
http://www.geocities.com/gmmbacc/
ARA: Agricultural and Rural Development Association
Non-profit NGO working to rectify the basic environmental and agricultural problems facing rural communities in Ghana.
http://www.spinnenwerk.de/ara/ara2.htm
Kabissa Members : Ghana
Internet host for the African non-profit sector. Directory of members.
http://www.kabissa.org/links/Kabissa_Members/Ghana/
Leaders of Tomorrow Foundation
Dedicated to providing today's youth with the leadership tools they need. Information on the group, its background, objectives, programmes, membership and sponsorship. Ghana and the UK.
http://interconnection.org/lotfound/
International Health and Development Network
A network of volunteers working in Ghana to spread medical and public health knowledge and faith in God.
http://www.ihdn.org
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism - Ghana
An organization dedicated to building medical clinics and churches in Ghana and supplying medicines, medical equipment and personnel.
http://www.fameworld.org/missions/ghana.htm
Ghana Heart Foundation
Appeal to raise funds for the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital which offers treatment for people suffering from heart, lung and related diseases.
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/Heart/
The Luke Society - Ghana
The staff of Dr. John Oduro-Boateng provides medical care, community health education and the Christian message at the Luke Society Hospital in Kasei and several outreach clinics.
http://www.lukesociety.org/profiles/ghana.html
Project Ghana
An effort to raise funds for the reconstruction of a hospital in the city of Worawora, and to supply medical equipment.
http://ghana.softbaer.de/english/
War Child Medical Programme - Ghana
Information on the Buduburum Refugee Camp in Ghana where War Child seeks to improve the medical conditions for victims of Liberia's war.
http://www.warchild.com/projects/ghanamed.html
Concerned Parents and Teachers Association
A registered non-profit organization to enhance the academic, cultural, mental and character development of the pupil and to promote cordial relationships among parents, teachers and school authorities. Accra.
http://www.concernedpta.com.gh/
International Committee of the Red Cross - Ghana
Reports on Red Cross activity in Ghana.
http://www.icrc.org/icrceng.nsf/CountryDetails?Readform&Country=Ghana
Ghana Telehealth/Telemedicine Project
The Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Clinic in Accra, Ghana, uses information technology to coordinate medical services to the poor in rural areas.
http://telehealth.net/calendar/events/meetingsGHGQZ.html#GHANATELETP
Virtual Field Trip to Ghana
Join CARE on an educational adventure through Ghana. Learn about CARE's valuable rural and urban projects in Ghana through journal entries, a photo album, recommended books and related links.
http://www.careusa.org/vft/ghana/care_ghana.asp
Suntaa-Nuntaa Rural Development Programme
Non governmental organisation fighting the degradation of resources and people in the Upper West Region. News, pictures, project information.
http://home.wanadoo.nl/bartsje/
Atidekate
An Organization created by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) to assist community development in Ghana. Includes links to general country information.
http://www.atidekate.com
Kuapa Kokoo - Papa Paa
A cocoa farmer's cooperative with Over 33000 members operating on Fair Trade ideals
http://www.kuapakokoo.com
Akuapem Development Foundation
An NGO for social services whose ultimate goal is to care for people.
http://www.adf.kabissa.org/
Action Aid-Ghana
One of the UK's largest international aid agencies, which aims to improve the lives of children, families and whole communities in poorer countries.
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/nghonet/actionaid.html
SOS Children's Villages of Ghana
SOS Children's Villages of Ghana operates several facilities of world-class quality throughout Ghana. One of many national organizations.
http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/cgi-bin/sos/jsp/wherewehelp.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@0162481441.1029917219@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadcfkhemheecfngcfkmdfkfdfnj.0&lang=en&site=ZZ&nav=2.3&ct=14371
Amicus Aquaculture Community Development Project
Aids in comuunity development by creating income generating ventures and jobs.
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/Aquaculture/
Ghana - Arts, Culture and History
various aspects on the culture and practices of Ghanaians.
http://mitglied.lycos.de/GhanaIn
Blakhud Research Centre
Documenting the indigenous African culture and civilisation. Information on the Blakhud Museum, the Lumosi Library, Lissavi Publishing, other programs, staff and funding. Online gallery of Afevo Ewe Textile Collection. Based in Klikor.
http://www.hypertextile.net/blakhud/
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