Thematic area
Environment
Climate, renewable energy, biodiversity, chemicals and waste, and the finance needed to…
Who we are
About CORD Ghana
Center for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana) is a non-governmental organization registered with the Registrar General’s Department as a not-for-profit Organization.
CORD’s objective is to empower rural communities to develop sustainable solutions for the developmental challenges in communities. Using the approach of empowerment programs (skill training), research, advocacy, and community development in the areas of environment, agriculture, and rural development. Rural communities build resilience while adapting to developmental issues. CORD works in partnership with marginalized communities, state and non-state agencies to eliminate poverty and enhance rural communities’ access to basic necessities of life.
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Thematic areas
Thematic area
Food Security and Agriculture
Safe, nutritious food for every household, and farming that can stand up…
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Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
WASH is critical for human health, dignity, and well-being, and is closely…
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Education, Social Justice, and Women Empowerment
Quality education, fairness, and women’s leadership in rural communities.
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Health and Nutrition
Health and nutrition are intricately linked, playing a vital role in overall…
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Green Skills and Entrepreneurship Development
Practical green skills for young people, women, and persons with disability.
Thematic focus
Cross Cutting Theme
Gender and Social Inclusion
Ensuring inclusive participation, equitable access, and responsive programming across communities and institutions.
Advocacy
Championing policy, public dialogue, and community action for sustainable development and accountability.
Consultancy Service
Providing technical support, training, and advisory services to strengthen practical local action.
Saving and Loans Groups (SLGs)
Supporting community-led financial resilience, enterprise growth, and collective economic opportunity.
Farmer Based Organisation
Strengthening farmer groups and producer networks to improve coordination, voice, and livelihoods.
Named programs
Programs
Program
Savannah Rural Women Voices (SRWV)
A community-driven movement of rural women in Northern Ghana dedicated to advancing…
Program
Youth Alliance for Climate and Environmental Sustainability (YACES)
A youth initiative (ages 13–35) focused on climate and environmental sustainability, with…
Program
THE GREEN SCHOOL INITIATIVE (GSI)
The Green School Initiative (GSI) intends to educate Children and Youth of…
Program
LEAN (Learn, Educate and Act Now) Game Programme
Educational games that help learners, youth, and adults make informed decisions about…
Featured projects
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Water Treatment Technologies
Training of communities on water quality, household water treatment, and…
Food Security and Agriculture
Green Voices Project
A project aimed at reducing gender-specific barriers for rural and…
Project
Formation of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs)
CORD Ghana engaged 17 communities and formed 154 savings groups…
Health and Nutrition
Improving Child Nutrition and Wellbeing
Nutrition education, access to healthy food, health monitoring, and community…
News
News
3 January 2026
CORD Ghana and partners equip PwDs with knowledge on climate resilience.
A day’s capacity-building training has been held in Tamale to empower persons…
News
3 December 2025
CORD-Ghana Calls On Policymakers To Strengthen Measures That Protect Children With Disabilities
The Center for Opportunity and Rural Development (CORD-Ghana) has donated educational materials…
News
UNPAID CARE WORK: AN INVISIBLE BARRIER TO EQUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Unpaid care work refers to the essential, invisible labour, yet uncompensated, activities…
Partners
Organisations named in official CORD project material. Each logo is shown first, with the partner name underneath.
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Contact
Contact
NS-129-4242, Tamale, Shishegu Highways 300 meters away from Ganorma warehouse (Sagnerigu Municipal-Northern Region)
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