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Our Mission

Ghana is facing a major pollution crisis. Crippling lack of effective waste disposal systems has meant that a growing amount of plastic is ending up in the local environment, where it creates major social and humanitarian problems.

Our Focus

It all started with plastic waste

If you’ve ever visited Ghana, you’ll most likely have seen one of these.

Millions of these ‘Pure Water’ bags, which contain filtered drinking water, are purchased every day. A short while later, the streets are strewn with these notorious ‘single-use plastics’ that are starting to cause major issues for Ghana and its inhabitants.

When most of us think about the effects of plastic pollution, we visualise the saddening impacts on our environment, particularly our oceans. What we don’t always see is how plastic pollution is creating real and immediate social problems as well.

From flood risks and the increased likelihood of disease transmission to some of the highest levels of air pollution in the world, the consequences are serious and shocking.

The images below were taken by an inspiring social documentary photographer, Muntaka Chasant, and they offer you a brief glimpse into the effect of plastic waste on Ghana’s environment.

If left unchecked, this reliance on single-use plastics, coupled with the current inadequate waste disposal practices, could prove catastrophic. We are taking urgent action to address these issues in Accra, Ghana’s capital city, where plastic pollution is at its worst.

Our many approaches to improving life

As well as our fight against plastic waste, we also run a number of different programmes that are designed to address specific issues and support local communities.

From improving sanitation and local health standards to building essential facilities, sourcing new resources and putting a smile on a child’s face, we’re determined to bring improvement and happiness to Accra in any way we can! All of our projects are strictly needs-based and targeted at the most vulnerable within society. View the full list of projects that we offer in our projects section.

We believe in immediate and visible action rather than words and conceptual policies. Follow or join us in our mission to create real impact and improve the lives of Ghana’s most disadvantaged citizens.

Our Values

We run our organization on a professional and empathetic understanding of human values in a responsive society.

Transformation

In our work and our own organization. We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation within the world.

Integrity

Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms and adhere to our code of conduct. We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve, transparently sharing our results, stories and lessons.

Diversity

Collaborate with a wide range of people and organisations. We know that by embracing differences, actively including a variety of voices and joining together we can solve the world’s most complex problems.

Excellence

We challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning and performance, tapping the best of the human spirit to create impact.






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