FOSDA is guided by a strategic Plan which was developed using a participatory and inclusive approach which captured the voices of the groups, communities, institutions, individuals and various partners we work with. The Plan covers the period of 2021-2025 and drives all our projects, activities and partnerships. As prescribed by our strategic plan, our work focuses on two core areas Human Security and Governance as proactive approaches to ensuring sustainable peace and security.
FOSDA is guided by a strategic Plan which was developed using a participatory and inclusive approach which captured the voices of the groups, communities, institutions, individuals and various partners we work with. The Plan covers the period of 2021-2025 and drives all our projects, activities and partnerships. As prescribed by our strategic plan, our work focuses on two core areas Human Security and Governance as proactive approaches to ensuring sustainable peace and security.
We understand the complexity and the interrelatedness of both old and new security threats people are currently face with and the impact of such threats on society as root causes of violence. We therefore place people at the core of our effort to ensure the peace and security of our communities and states.
We understand the complexity and the interrelatedness of both old and new security threats people are currently face with and the impact of such threats on society as root causes of violence. We therefore place people at the core of our effort to ensure the peace and security of our communities and states. Human Security re-conceptualizes security in a fundamental way. It shifts from traditional, state-centric conceptions of security that focused primarily on the safety of states from military aggression, to one that concentrates on the security of the individuals, their protection and empowerment. Human security enhances human freedoms and human fulfilment as fundamental to the achievement of sustainable community and state peace and security.
FOSDA is guided by a strategic Plan which was developed using a participatory and inclusive approach which captured the voices of the groups, communities, institutions, individuals and various partners we work with. The Plan covers the period of 2021-2025 and drives all our projects, activities and partnerships. As prescribed by our strategic plan, our work focuses on two core areas Human Security and Governance as proactive approaches to ensuring sustainable peace and security.
FOSDA is guided by a strategic Plan which was developed using a participatory and inclusive approach which captured the voices of the groups, communities, institutions, individuals and various partners we work with. The Plan covers the period of 2021-2025 and drives all our projects, activities and partnerships. As prescribed by our strategic plan, our work focuses on two core areas Human Security and Governance as proactive approaches to ensuring sustainable peace and security.
Women and youth constitute the largest current population in Ghana, consequently, the same group forms the most marginalized group in our governance structures. FOSDA duly recognize the crucial roles these group can play in the decision-making processes. We believe, all-inclusive and effective participation of all members of society regardless of their identity or disability is the surest way to reduce inequality in our societies.
Women and youth constitute the largest current population in Ghana, consequently, the same group forms the most marginalized group in our governance structures. FOSDA duly recognize the crucial roles these group can play in the decision-making processes. We believe, all-inclusive and effective participation of all members of society regardless of their identity or disability is the surest way to reduce inequality in our societies. Since FOSDA’s establishment in 2009, it has contributed to the culture of good governance focusing attention on security issues and the implications for marginalized groups, including women and young people. WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOSDA has undertaken relevant research on youth skills development and participation in Ghana. FOSDA has worked on the influencing factors within the context of the Ghanaian and West African sub-regional political, socio-cultural, and economic environment. FOSDA has collaborated with communities, government agencies, and other CSOs in the lead-up to elections, identifying hotspots and working with women and youth groups. WHAT WE WANT TO DO Ghana’s rather youthful population profile, increasing competition for resources, climate change, social and economic inequalities, and inequitable access to public services requires the intervention of reputable CSOs to foster more accountable governance and provide a more equitable and secure living experience for the citizenry. FOSDA’s intent to promote active citizenship participation in decision making, especially for youth and women, in pursuing peace, security, and development. Contribute to strengthening local governance responsiveness to the interests of young people, women, and other vulnerable groups OUR APPROACH • Advocacy on prioritized action by local authorities on issues of interest to women and young people • Advocacy on targeted engagement and inclusion of women and young people in local governance activities • Advocacy on young people’s participation in traditional authority • Capacity building of networks and groups working for women and young people in governance • Capacity building of young people to participate in governance, the traditional authority, and social accountability
Empowering women and girls have been FOSDA’s passion over the past years. Through capacity building and mentoring programs, the Foundation has mobilized a large number of young women across Ghana. Leadership and advocacy skills have been the core areas offered them to realize their potentials and contribute their quota to society.
Empowering women and girls have been FOSDA’s passion over the past years. Through capacity building and mentoring programs, the Foundation has mobilized a large number of young women across Ghana. Leadership and advocacy skills have been the core areas offered them to realize their potentials and contribute their quota to society. Women have always played dynamic and essential roles in societal development, but have been sidelined when it comes to decision making and leadership not only in Governance in general but decisions that directly affect them. Peace and Security, socioeconomic needs, and informal education for the younger generation and development have primarily been the impact of women. Women are more resilient to keep impacting in these areas only when they are empowered to realize the essence of their potentials and utilizing them for the benefit of the entire society. In 2018, the Foundation supported about 30 women in various ways to contest at the District Assembly Level and Parliamentary Elections. Some succeeded with their campaigns and either got voted for or appointed into their District Assemblies and also into Parliament. These beneficiaries campaigned on keeping girls in school and collaborated with their assemblies to organize community sensitization meetings and provided basic social amenities. The future of young women playing roles in decision making is also paramount to Gender empowerment, thus the Foundation has focused more on young women from the grass root to the national level. To build self-confidence and enhance public speaking, a lot more girls and young women have been mobilized through an organized Network of Youth Groups across the country. These girls benefit from programs such as mentoring, capacity building in the area of advocacy and lobbying, public speaking, etc.