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PARDA is an NGO which started in 2002 and legally registered in 2005 facilitating; local resource mobilization, management and self-help development drives through active participation of beneficiary partners in socio-economic ventures.

24/09/2026

PARDA Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026! 🩸
On 17–18 September 2026, PARDA, under the Power to Choose (P2C) Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada through Oxfam in Ghana, reached over 400 students across four JHSs in West Mamprusi Municipality: Diani Presby, Zangum SDA, Nabari, and St. Anthony JHS.
Students learned about menstruation, menstrual products and safe disposal, personal hygiene, and informed product choices. Sanitary pads were distributed to female participants, while boys were engaged to promote understanding, support, and help break period stigma.
Together, we are building a more informed, inclusive and ! 🌍

OXFAM in Ghana

21/09/2026

PARDA in collaboration with the West Mamprusi Municipal Health Directorate and with funding from through successfully organized a 2-day training on Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Health Services (AYFHS) for selected healthcare workers within the municipality.
Through the Power to Choose (P2C) Project, this training brought together Midwives, Community Health Nurses, Public Health Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Community Health Volunteers the project communities numbering 38 in total.
The overall objective of this training was to strengthen the capacity of these participants to deliver improved quality healthcare services to the adolescents and young people within these communities by equipping them with knowledge and skills that are youth—responsive, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
Our sincere gratitude to the facilitators, the municipal health directorate, and the participants for their support and active participation.
OXFAM in Ghana

09/09/2026

PARDA Establishes Demonstration Fields for Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Chiatanga
Participatory Action for Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA) has established Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) demonstration fields in Chiatanga, a riparian community in the WA West District of the Upper West Region. The initiative forms part of the Community-Led Climate-Resilient Land and Forest Restoration in Chiatanga (CLiFRoST) Project, implemented by PARDA with funding support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Eighth Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme. The establishment of the OFSP demonstration fields demonstrates how land restoration can be linked with sustainable livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, and improved household nutrition. Through these demonstration fields, farmers will gain practical knowledge and experience in improved and climate-smart farming practices. The initiative is expected to contribute to improved soil fertility, increased agricultural productivity, diversified livelihoods, and stronger community resilience to climate change. Beyond food production, OFSP is also an important source of nutrients, particularly vitamin A, making it valuable for improving household nutrition. PARDA remains committed to supporting communities to adopt practical, locally appropriate, and climate-resilient solutions for sustainable development.
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10/08/2026

Empowering Community Leaders for Better Public Services

PARDA has strengthened the capacity of 60 community leaders, including clergy, Imams, and teachers, through training sessions held in Navrongo and Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.

Participants drawn from the; Bolgatanga Municipality, Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Kassena-Nankana West, Bongo, and Nabdam Districts were equipped with knowledge on available public services and practical approaches to holding Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) accountable for the effective and responsive delivery of these services through the Social Accountability Mechanism (SAM).

The training forms part of the implementation of the "Promoting Resilience in Citizens-Led Accountability and Performance" (PRICLAP) Project, which seeks to strengthen citizen participation and promote greater accountability in public service delivery.

The initiative is implemented under the programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

Together, we are empowering citizens, strengthening accountability, and working towards better public services for all.

GIZ Ghana OXFAM in Ghana European Union in Ghana UNDP Ghana

04/08/2026

On the 28th & 29th of July, 2026, PARDA, through the (P2C) project, successfully trained 30 young people as champions of change from the 10 (ten) project communities in Walewale.
These champions' capacity has been built on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Positive Masculinity, Communication Skills, Community mobilization and engagement skills to lead change in their various communities on SGBV and positive masculinity.

OXFAM in Ghana
Children Believe Ghana European Union in Ghana Right To Play Plan International Ghana UNDP Ghana Ghana Health Service CARE International in Ghana Women's Haven Africa

27/07/2026

Participatory Action for Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA) is deepening community engagement through the implementation of the Promoting Resilience in Citizens-Led Accountability and Performance (PRICLAP) project.

Across the Bolgatanga Municipality, Kassena Nankana Municipality, Kassena Nankana West, Bongo, and Nabdam Districts in the Upper East Region of Ghana, PARDA is facilitating community forums to establish community-based coalitions for social accountability. These forums empower citizens to become organized, informed, and active in holding local government accountable for improved public service delivery.

With funding support from GIZ, the PRICLAP project is strengthening citizens' capacity to demand and enjoy better public services across 50 communities in the Upper East Region.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all stakeholders, community members, and partners whose commitment and collaboration continue to drive this important initiative.

This initiative is part of the programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

GIZ Ghana
Children Believe Ghana
OXFAM in Ghana
Right To Play
UNDP Ghana
European Union in Ghana.

29/05/2026

My Belief on how young leaders and participants can contribute toward positive global change (Dr Michael wombeogo)
I believe that young leaders and participants are catalysts of global transformation as they hold a unique responsibility and opportunity to shape positive global peace. Their voices, actions, and creativity carry the power to dismantle barriers of mistrust and build bridges of reconciliation and transformative peace.
I believe that when the youth engage in constructive dialogue, they nurture understanding, break down barriers of mistrust. fostering reconciliation and peace across communities. Through advocacy and awareness, they shine light on injustice and mobilize societies toward fairness, peaceful co-existence and sustainable growth.
I believe that young leaders, by investing in community empowerment, strengthen resilience at the grassroots, reducing vulnerabilities, peace facilitators and instincts that fuel conflict. Their innovative solutions, whether technological, cultural, or educational, reimagine how peace can be built, transformed and sustained, locally and globally.
I believe that intercultural exchange nurtures empathy, shared values, cultural cross fertilization and solidarity, enabling young people to see beyond borders and unite for a shared future, full of hope and oneness of purpose.
Above all, I believe that peace and transformation are not distant ideals but practical outcomes of youth commitment. When young leaders act with empathy, courage, and collaboration, they do more than participate; they become architects of lasting change.

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05/04/2026

*Strengthening Justice & Accountability: PARDA Hosts Regional Multi-Stakeholders' Meeting on SGBV!*
Yesterday, March 26th, 2026, PARDA through the Power to Choose (P2C) project with funding from through held a regional multi-stakeholders' meeting in Walewale to review our progress in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
Bringing together 37 key stakeholders—including Chiefs, Traditional and Religious Leaders, CSOs, the Judiciary, DOVVSU, GES, GHS, NCCE, CHRAJ, and the Media—this meeting served as a vital platform for accountability and collective action in the fight to minimize the incidence of SGBV.
✨ Key Milestones Achieved in FY26:
Our project overview revealed a powerful shift in community trust in state institutions and legal action.
📈 Breaking the Silence: Reported SGBV cases to the municipal DOVVSU have surged from 13 cases with 7 prosecutions (April 2024 to March, 2025) to 43 cases this year (April 2025-March 25th, 2026).
⚖️ Increased Justice: Prosecutions have more than doubled, with 16 cases successfully prosecuted and 25 currently under investigation. This data proves that our awareness efforts are empowering survivors to seek justice.
🚧 Facing the Challenges Together:
While we celebrate this progress, our stakeholders engaged in a "real talk" session to identify the barriers that still remain:
🏠 The urgent need for Safe Shelters for survivors.
💰 The high cost of medical examination forms for survivors and logistical constraints for state institutions.
⚖️ Delays in the justice system and a lack of privacy for survivors to report their cases.
🚫 Interference from traditional authorities, families of survivors and political figures in SGBV cases.
The Verdict:
Our stakeholders expressed deep gratitude to PARDA and Oxfam in Ghana for the impact of the Power to Choose Project while calling for an upscale of the project to more communities within the region.
PARDA remains committed to protecting the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized ensuring that through the Power to Choose Project, "they have the right to choose right"✊

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02/04/2026

On the 27th of March 2026, PARDA, in collaboration with Children Believe (CB) Commissioned and handed over an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Facility for the Chaina-Asunia community in the Kassena - Nanaka West District in the Upper East Region. The Chaina-Asunia community is part of the Builsa Kasena Child Development Program area. The facility, which is part of the FY26 deliverables, has been equipped with age-appropriate furniture and TLMs to serve about 65 children and their instructors. This is more than a building; it's a safe space for learning, growth, and brighter futures for our youngest learners from Asunia and five other communities in the area. A special thank you to Mrs. Esenam Kavi De Souza, the Country Director for Children Believe and Dr. Michael Wombeogo, the Executive Director for PARDA, for officially cutting the tape to commission the project and handing it over to the community and Ghana Education Service.
Also, a very big thank you to all the dignitaries who graced the occasion, the District Chief Executive for Kassena Nanakana West, the Kasena Nankana West District GES Director, the regional Director of education representative, the Upper East Regional Minister representative and the paramount chief of the Chiana Traditional Area and his entourage. Together, let's continue to invest in the future of our children.
Ghana in Ghana Education Service

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the women who wake before the sun, work the land, nurture families, and hold entire communities together.
Rural women are not just strong they are unstoppable.

Happy International Women’s Day to the backbone of our communities. Your strength feeds the future.

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Ministries/Regional MOFA Block
Bolgatanga
P.O.BOXBG692

Telephone

+233243183579

Website

http://pardagh.org/

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