Its primary purpose is to provide compassionate care for the vulnerable, women and children in Ghana, West Africa. The Ark Foundation, Ghana, (hereafter referred to as The Ark) is a non-profit, Christian mission organization based in Ghana, West Africa. Established in 1995 and originally called Care Foundation Ghana, it was registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee with Registration Number G-1
66 by the Registrar of Companies. In 1998, its name was changed to The Ark Foundation, Ghana, with the same registration status. It started operating fully in February 1999. In August 2000, The Ark was granted recognition as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by the Department of Social Welfare, Ghana.The Ark is a non-membership organization.The Ark is founded on Biblical Christian principles of love, mercy and justice. The Ark also recognizes the ideals enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other major United Nations treaties and Conventions speaking to equality, dignity and social justice for all women and men.
