New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI) is a development-oriented and advocacy Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to impacting lives and aiding in the transformation of vulnerable and marginalized communities in Ghana. The organization also seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers by initiating and supporting sustainable development pro
grammes and projects in their respective communities. We intend to achieve this through building sustainable and healthy partnerships with donor agencies, companies, Corporate Organizations, philanthropists, government agencies and other NGOs and organisations who share in our vision and core values. The Organization was established in January 2017 under the Companies Act,1963, Act 179, with registration number G001872017 by the Registrar General’s Department of the Republic of Ghana and licensed to operate as a national NGO in Ghana by the Department of Social Development with registration number DSD/6876 on 2nd March 2017 and also certified with other relevant statutory bodies in Ghana. The organization which initially started on 26th May 2013 in Cape Coast as a community development initiative with only three volunteers but now has an increased staff strength of eight with about 100 volunteers across the Central Region of Ghana. The office of the organization is located at #8 Low-Cost First Street, H/N 31, Ola Low-Cost Estates, Cape Coast, Central Region-Ghana. HISTORY
New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI) was founded by Mr Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams, a Social entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, strategist, and a former programme manager at Sympathy International (NGO). While working with Sympathy International-NGO and Care Love Charity Foundation respectively (both in Cape Coast) as Programme Manager, Mr Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams, realized how serious the plight of people living in the marginalized and vulnerable communities in Ghana was with respect to their living conditions and the poor state of their social amenities and facilities. Thus, he became concerned about the situation and challenges that confront people living in those areas. Adams (his late Father) who worked with the Ministry of Information, “rendering selfless social service to humanity and mankind is service to God”, Mr Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams developed so much interest in social interventions aimed at helping the poor and the needy in society especially people living in the marginalized and vulnerable communities in Ghana. In order to further champion his passion for helping the needy, he formed the Vision Club (VC) in 2010. Many joined the club and Mr Adams as Founder and President of the club organized Youth Forums and other social programmes aimed at encouraging the youth to participate in community development and ensure the development of their human potential. On leaving Care Love Charity Foundation, Gabriel did not give up that dream culminating in activities leading to the formation of NVFI. Believing that each and every person in society has a role to play to help the fight against poverty in order to alleviate suffering and improve the living conditions of people in society, strengthened his resolve to establish the New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI) to essentially impact lives and assist in the development of vulnerable and marginalized communities in Ghana. Urged on by his family and lovely wife, Mrs. Gertrude Adams, New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI) was established and registered as a National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) on 24’ January 2017. MISSION STATEMENT
NVFI is dedicated to impacting lives and aiding in the transformation of vulnerable communities in Ghana through the implementation of sustainable development programmes. VISION
To assist in creating viable opportunities for the deprived and marginalized people in society to have access to basic social services and to promote equal opportunities for sustainable development in Ghana. GOAL
To impact lives and aid in the transformation and development of vulnerable communities in Ghana. LEGAL STATUS
NVFI gained its’ legal recognition with the Registrar Generals Department (Ghana), the Department of Social Development, formerly, the Social Welfare Department of Ghana, and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly; after satisfying all necessary documentation and the financial requirement on 24th January 2017 and 2nd March 2017 respectfully, to operate as a National NGO in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region and Ghana as a whole. Programme Delivery Strategy and Methodology
New Vision Foundation-International has a well-defined sustainable delivery strategy with feasible programmes that has strong potential of impacting positively the lives of people and transforming vulnerable communities in Ghana. Our programmes are built on the following pillars:
i. Achievable targets, sustainable goals and a cost-efficient budget. Strong grassroots links, field-based development expertise with
participatory methodologies and tools to ensure the sustainability of all NVFI programmes. Long-term commitment with key emphasis on sustainability. Professional Strength. Highly qualified, experienced and devoted professionals; Board members and Staff. Adaptability to cope with and meet the requirement of the diverse socio-cultural environment of Ghana. Acceptance as a representative of vulnerable and marginalized people in society. iv. Extensive network to undertake initiatives at the grassroots. v. Availability of office equipment and proper management systems and tools. Thematic Focus Areas;
1. Education
2. Health
3. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
4. Democracy and Good Governance (Good governance)
5. Child Rights Advocacy and Protection
6. Gender and Empowerment
7. Agriculture and Food security
8. Peace and Conflict Resolution
9. Research, Advocacy, Training and Information Dissemination.
10. Internship & Voluntary services. Aims and objectives;
At NVFI we are committed to:
1. Promote inclusive quality education through accessibility and provision of educational resources in Ghana.
2. To campaign for awareness on critical health issues (health promotion) and support healthcare delivery in vulnerable communities in Ghana.
3. To assist in reducing the prevalence of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) related diseases through the promotion of best personal hygiene and environmental practices, provision of clean water and improved sanitation in communities.
4. To promote Entrepreneurship and Skills Training programmes to improve livelihoods and reduce unemployment, especially, among the youth population.
5. To promote Democracy and Good Governance in Ghana by encouraging full participation of women and local level grassroots organizations in the decision-making process and help build their capacity.
6. To initiate and implement sustainable pro-poor programmes aimed at improving the lives of the marginalized and vulnerable people in society.
7. To safeguard the rights of every child and provide for the well-being of children in need, more particularly, children exposed to any form of abuse or deprived of education or suffering from ill-health, physical, physiological/mental problems.
8. To promote comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services to all people in Ghana especially the young and vulnerable towards enhancing their quality of life.
9. To undertake any programme or project which has the potential to impact lives and aid in the transformation of communities in Ghana. DEVELOPMENT POLICY STATEMENT
Influenced by the new development paradigm, which puts people first, New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI) follows a participatory approach in every sphere of its work. The Traditional knowledge of the vulnerable and marginalized people is valued and respected, and there is the confidence that vulnerable and marginalized people are capable of leading transformational interventions to enhance the development of their communities. It is our belief that, for a community to work to improve its own development and reduce its dependency, there is a need for full involvement at all stages of the development cycle. The participation of communities in the identification, planning, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects is a key factor in our (NVFI) work. Internally, a participatory approach is adopted in managing the affairs of the organization. Externally, NVFI’s role as a “Change Agent” helps to develop community management structures that are capable of managing their own development. This increases the ability of the community to demand accountability in all their affairs; from leaders to officials. It also reinforces the community’s belief in the value of their own development choices and efforts. These community management structures are not parallel structures but are built upon traditional institutions promoting equitable representation and participation. Human resource development is an essential part of our development work. This means ensuring that the community is trained and skilled, as well as organized, to maximize the potential of the community to take hold of its own development. NVFI strongly believes in maximizing its impact by transferring field experience into knowledge to influence the development policies and practices of NGOs, donors and government agencies. This is important for working towards the long-term goal of eradicating poverty. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES (CORE VALUES)
The following eight core values guide our actions and management:
1. Transparency and Accountability: NVFI takes personal responsibility for using its resources judiciously and efficiently to achieve measurable results and remains accountable to its donors, partners and sponsors.
2. Gender Equity and Empowerment: NVFI includes all its stakeholders in the planning and ex*****on of programmes and initiatives and ensures equitable representation and participation of women and men in the planning and ex*****on of all programmes.
3. Social Inclusion: NVFI frowns on all forms of marginalization and discrimination, inclusive of all backgrounds – gender entity, religion, race, creed, colour, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status etc.
4. Non-Partisan: NVFI is strictly non-partisan.
5. Integrity: NVFI aspires to live to the highest standards of personal honesty in our dealings with our partners, donors and sponsors. We simply don’t compromise on our reputation.
6. Effective and Strategic Partnership and Collaboration: NVFI is open to any effective and strategic partnership and collaborations which are sustainable and in line with our goal, mission and objectives.
7. Creativity: NVFI is open to new ideas, embraces change and takes disciplined risks to develop a sustainable solution to achieve our objectives.
8. Community Participation and Sustainability: NVFI ensures the participation of members of beneficiary communities from the organizational stage programs and projects to the implementation stage. Our end results are impact-driven for current and future generations. DONORS AND PARTNERS
• Board of Directors of New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI)
• Governing Trustees of New Vision Foundation-International (NVFI)
• Department of Social Development (Ghana)
• University of Cape Coast (UCC)
• Premium Clinic, Cape Coast
• Ghana Health Service (GHS)
• Ghana Education Service (GES)
PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION DESK
To ensure Transparency and Accountability in donor and partner relations as well as the achievements of our project objectives according to set targets, the organization has set up a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Department to basically plan and monitor the implementation of all programmes of the organization and evaluates end results to access its impact. At NVFI, we believe that Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a good management tool that can help us measure the performance and achievement levels of our programmes as well as their impact on intended beneficiaries. The activities of the M&E Department are centered on tracking ongoing projects of NVFI to enable our stakeholders and Board of Directors to obtain regular feedback on the progress of our projects and also to track any strategy or actions being taken by our partners towards achieving project results. The Department also conducts periodic independent assessments on either completed or ongoing activities to determine the extent to which stated objectives are being achieved in order to aid management to make a meaningful contribution to its review process or decision-making.
