The Executive Director of Oxfam-Québec, Ms Beatrice Vaugrante Visits FOSDA
The Executive Director of Oxfam-Québec, Ms Beatrice Vaugrante Visits FOSDA
Earlier today, May 18, 2023, FOSDA had the pleasure of receiving the Executive Director of Oxfam-Québec, Ms Beatrice Vaugrante in our office as part of her visit to Ghana. The visit is meant to familiarise Ms Vaugurante to some of the partners of Oxfam in Ghana as well as their work in general. We shared
Monitoring Ghana’s NAP 2 : National Peace Council Strives to Increase Women Representation
Monitoring Ghana’s NAP 2 : National Peace Council Strives to Increase Women Representation
The National Peace Council of Ghana (NPC) is making significant strides to implement theSecond Ghana National Action Plan (GHANAP2) on the UN Security Council Resolution 1325(UNSCR 1325). As a key stakeholder to the Participation Pillar of the National Plan, the NPC has establisheda Gender Desk to lead the gender equality efforts of the Council. The
Only 7% of MMDA Were “Extremely Transparent and Accountable” in 2022 – Maiden FOSDA MMDA Online Transparency Report.
Only 7% of MMDA Were “Extremely Transparent and Accountable” in 2022 – Maiden FOSDA MMDA Online Transparency Report.
Only Seventeen (17) out 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA) can be classified as “extremely transparent and accountable” under FOSDA’s maiden edition of the ONLINE Transparency and Accountability Index (A Case of Online Presence part-1).This is followed by 120 (46%) MMDAs who can be classified as “very transparent and accountable”; 23 (9%) MMDAs “somewhat
We Need More Education To Improve Civilian – Security Agencies Relationship In Ghana
We Need More Education To Improve Civilian – Security Agencies Relationship In Ghana
On 26th April 2023, FOSDA participated in a highly level meeting aimed at improving the relationship and collaboration between civilians and the security agencies in Ghana. The meeting was justly organised by the National Peace Council in collaboration with the Catholic Relief Services. The key focus of the meeting was improving the relation between civilians
Central Region Tops Violent Incidents Chart for Jan-March 2023
Central Region Tops Violent Incidents Chart for Jan-March 2023
In the 1st quarter 2023 monitoring of violent incidents in Ghana, the total number of violent incidents tracked by FOSDA amounted to eighty-two (82).The Central Region recorded the most count of violent incidents in January-March 2023. It recorded 23 incidents representing 28% of total incidents. This is the second time in a row that the
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What We Do

Fosda over the years has been engaged in advocacy works and youth developmental projects.

 
HUMAN SECURITY
We understand the complexity and the interrelatedness of both old and new security threats people are currently faced with and the impact of such threats on society as root causes of violence. Recent threats such as the COVID-19 global pandemic and the Russia invasion of Ukraine among others clearly underpins the
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GENDER EQUALITY
FOSDA shares the view that peace and security cannot be attained in an unequal world and society. We therefore work to bridge the gender equality and inclusion gap through empowering women and people living with disability politically and economically, promoting their participation in decision making at all levels.
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GOVERNANCE
FOSDA since its establishment has contributed to the culture of good governance focusing attention on security issues and the implications for marginalized groups, including women and young people. FOSDA duly recognize the crucial roles these group can play in the decision-making processes.
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Fosda history and what we stand for, and what we hope to achieve.

 

Who We Are

FOSDA is an International NGO driven by the passion to create a more stable and safer Africa for its citizens.   We work to mitigate the factors that threaten the basic security of the people and communities we work with using human-centered and integrated approaches to security

 
 
 
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Monitoring Ghana's NAP 2 : National Peace Council Strives to Increase Women Representation
17 May 2023
The National Peace Council of Ghana (NPC) is making significant strides to implement theSecond Ghana...
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YOUNG EXPERTS SHARE THEIR VIEWS ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EQUITY TO TECHNOLOGY AND PEACEBUILIDNG
30 March 2023
Digital platforms and technologies have become pillars for constructive citizen engagement and innovative...
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FOSDA engages youth, partners and other stakeholders on using Gender Transformative Education to challenge and end Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
02 December 2022
On December 1st, as part of this year’s 16 days global campaign on ending violence against women and...
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FOSDA provides training for Youth Entrepreneurs in Kumasi and Tamale under YES project
22 November 2022
FOSDA under its Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) pilot project has trained Sixteen (16) Youth Entrepreneurs...
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Our Beneficiaries Say

What beneficiaries from Fosda projects and activities say on the impact of Fosda's work. 

 
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Our News

News articles from Fosda and beyond on issues affecting human security, peace, and gender.

 
Fosda Calls for Peace in Kumawu by-elections
23 May 2023
Fosda is calling on all stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully in the upcoming kumawu by-elections...
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The Executive Director of Oxfam-Québec, Ms Beatrice Vaugrante Visits FOSDA
18 May 2023
Earlier today, May 18, 2023, FOSDA had the pleasure of receiving the Executive Director of Oxfam-Québec,...
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Only 7% of MMDA Were “Extremely Transparent and Accountable” in 2022 - Maiden FOSDA MMDA Online Transparency Report.
10 May 2023
Only Seventeen (17) out 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA) can be classified...
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We Need More Education To Improve Civilian - Security Agencies Relationship In Ghana
09 May 2023
On 26th April 2023, FOSDA participated in a highly level meeting aimed at improving the relationship...
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Upcoming Activites

Fosda upcoming events, projects, and activities, and other information related to what We do.

 
CV Preparation And Interview Skills
CV Preparation And Interview Skills
In September 2021, FOSDA officially launched its flagship youth development Project dubbed ‘Daakye’...
A one day graduation and closing ceremony
A one day graduation and closing ceremony
This event is slated for 14th March, 2023
Entrepreneurship Hybrid trainings
Entrepreneurship Hybrid trainings
This activity is scheduled from 14th November, is a hybrid training of entrepreneurs
Development of VCP of training guide and Monitoring Framework
Development of VCP of training guide and Monitoring Framework
The development of the training guide and monitoring framework for the YES projects is scheduled between...
September Edition of Talk WPS
September Edition of Talk WPS
Please note that the September Edition of Talk WPS has been postponed.The new date and time are Friday,...
Upcoming: Forum On TVET Financing
Upcoming: Forum On TVET Financing
Theme: Promoting sustainable TVET financing in Ghana for youth employment and national development Date:...
NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON THE PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION OF YOUTH WITH DISABILITY ON DECISION MAKING AND GOVERNANCE
Stakeholder Consultation on Automation of IGFs Systems
Stakeholder Consultation on Automation of IGFs Systems
FOSDA's Stakeholder Consultation on Automation of IGF's systems, Revenue Improvement Action Plans (RIAPs)...
Launch Of Women, Peace & Security Project
Launch Of Women, Peace & Security Project
FOSDA will launch a projects on Women, Peace and Security on 12th October, 2021
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