CAPECS-Ghana

06/05/2026

Building a Sustainable Future: Partnering for Affordable Housing in Northern Ghana 🏗️🇬🇭

Earlier today, we were honored to host the Upper West Regional Director of the Department of Rural Housing at the CAPECS-Ghana office today for a strategic dialogue on the future of housing and youth employment. At the heart of our discussion: Hydraform technology.

🧱As an organization dedicated to indigenous, sustainable solutions, we believe that affordable housing shouldn't just provide a roof—it should provide opportunity. By focusing on hydraform blocks, we are exploring a "green" approach to construction that reduces environmental impact while lowering costs for vulnerable populations.

Why Hydraform?
✅ Eco-Friendly: Uses stabilized earth, reducing the carbon footprint of traditional cement.
✅ Affordable: Makes quality housing accessible to those who need it most.
✅ Job Creation: Offers a massive opportunity to train and employ local youth in a specialized, growing sector.

We continue to explore opportunities that enable us to build sustainable livelihoods and resilient communities across Northern Ghana.Stay tuned as we pave the way for greener homes and brighter futures! 🌟

24/04/2026

CDD-Ghana - Ghana Center for Democratic Development, thank you. The Wa forum was very insightful. Fantastic suggestions for improving the fight against corruption were shared.

16/04/2026

Today, CAPECS-Ghana held a strategic coordination meeting with the UNHCR Ghana field office team in Wa.

In the session, shared the transformative work done in and so far to protect, ensure the dignity and improve the wellbeing of refugees. In particular, we highlighted:
🔹 Livelihoods & Economic Resilience – Helping refugees build sustainable futures through the provision of income generating skills and working tools.
🔹 Financial Inclusion – Boosting access to microcredit for refugee businesses through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA).
🔹 Market Access – Opening doors for refugee entrepreneurs to trade and grow.
🔹 Social Cohesion – Promoting seamless integration and harmony within host communities.
We also explored exciting areas of mutual where we can harness our collective strengths to better serve those in need. When we coordinate, we don’t just share information—we amplify impact. 🌍💪

IOM Ghana UNDP Ghana Mastercard Foundation UNFPA Ghana Upper West Regional Coordinating Council Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund Embassy of Japan in Ghana U.S. Department of State

16/04/2026

09/04/2026

Building the Future Together: CAPECS-Ghana 🤝 Upper West RCC:

Earlier today, we were honoured to host the Regional Co-ordinating Director of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) at our office for a strategic engagement. 🏛️✨

At CAPECS-Ghana, we believe that sustainable development thrives on powerful partnerships. Our discussions focused on deepening collaboration with the RCC to drive transformative growth across the Upper West Region and beyond. 🌍💪

By aligning our community-led initiatives—from economic resilience, youth empowerment health & wellbeing, to peacebuilding and more—with the regional development agenda, we are ensuring a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.

remains a resolute and credible partner, committed to bridging the gap between policy and impactful grassroots change. We appreciate the RCC's unwavering support as we continue to empower the vulnerable and build resilient communities.
Together, we are making a difference! 🇬🇭🙌

29/03/2026

🌍 CAPECS Ghana is going global!

We are thrilled to share that our very own Mukarramah Farouk is currently in The Hague, Netherlands, representing CAPECS-Ghana at the prestigious The Clingendael Institute! 🇳🇱🇬🇭
Participating in intensive Training for Insider Mediators, Mukarramah is sharpening high-level skills in negotiation and peacebuilding alongside experts from around the world.

What does this mean for CAPECS-Ghana?
By investing in these expertise, we are strengthening our ability to mediate local conflicts, foster social cohesion, and bring world-class peacebuilding strategies back home to our communities. 🤝✨

We are incredibly proud to see our team growing and leading on the global stage. Stay tuned for the insights and impact she’ll bring back to Ghana!

UNDP Ghana IOM Ghana Coginta CRS Ghana Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund National Peace Council, Ghana

27/03/2026

Congratulations Norsaac.
As consortium lead for Project, this recognition by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund affirms your stellar leadership to our .
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📢📢Norsaac Selected as Torchbearer for the Carol Bellamy Leadership Award 2026

We are delighted to announce that Norsaac has been nominated and invited by GCERF to serve as the Torchbearer for the 2026 Carol Bellamy Leadership Award (CBLA) in Ghana.

The CBLA is a prestigious programme that promotes and supports women-led grassroots organisations working to empower women in preventing and countering violent extremism. Being chosen as the sole Torchbearer for Ghana is both an honour and a reflection of Norsaac’s longstanding dedication to gender justice, peacebuilding, and community-led development.

As Torchbearer, Norsaac will work closely with GCERF to identify and support a women-led organisation driving positive change in Preventing Violent Extremism in our communities.

We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to making meaningful contributions to this significant global initiative.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days.

Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund fans

10/03/2026

🚀 Empowering Dreams, Building Prosperity!

We are thrilled to share the incredible impact of our ( ) project! In partnership with UNDP Ghana and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, we’ve been working on the ground in 6 communities across the Sissala West and Wa West districts to turn potentials of vulnerable women and youth into prosperity. 🇬🇭✨.

Check out these amazing results:
🛠️ Tools for Success: Provided essential working tools to kickstart new businesses.
🧠 Expert Training: Delivered critical business management skills.
📈 Value Chain Links: Connected local entrepreneurs with key market actors.
🏦 Financial Inclusion: Introduced Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) for long-term sustainability.

🌟 The Big Win:
During our recent monitoring of the share-out sessions, we were absolutely blown away! A staggering GHS 184,674.50 was shared out among our 160 resilient beneficiaries. 💸🙌

This isn't just money—it's investment capital they have self-mobilized, enabling them to scale their businesses, support their families, and strengthen the social fabric of their communities. When livelihoods thrive, peace follows. 🤝❤️

A huge thank you to United Nations Development Programme - UNDP for the steadfast partnership and to our community heroes for proving that with the right tools and approaches, anything is possible!

UNFPA Ghana