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About us

A local, women-led non-profit working with communities in northern Ghana since 2021.

Our story

Rights Action Ghana was founded in December 2021 by Rahinatu Fuseini, who had seen how much a committed team can achieve in northern Ghana with few resources.

Since 2022 we have worked with youth groups, women, children and community leaders in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region. We work with women, children, youth, persons with disabilities and underserved communities to create opportunities, amplify voices and drive lasting change.

We work with communities, not for communities: listening to their priorities, strengthening local leadership and turning ideas into practical solutions. Our goal is a just, inclusive and resilient society where everyone can thrive.

Rahinatu FuseiniFounder and Executive Director
Women and men at a Gender Model Family session

Our vision

A just and equitable society where all people, especially the most marginalised (women, children, youth and persons with disabilities), are free from violence, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and live with dignity.

Our mission

To promote the rights and well-being of marginalised people (women, children, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups) through strategic partnerships, inclusive empowerment and community-driven initiatives that challenge discriminatory norms and support sustainable development and resilient, healthy communities.

What we stand for

Seven values guide how we work with communities, partners and each other.

Equality, justice and human rights

An equal and just society where people live in peace and dignity and have access to the resources and opportunities to develop their potential.

Participation

Women, children and young people take an active part in our programmes, so communities own the work and sustain it after projects end.

Sustainability

We promote solutions that endure beyond the life of a project.

Partnership

We work respectfully with local government, communities, civil society, the private sector and donors to achieve common objectives.

Teamwork

Mutual respect and accountability, dialogue and collaboration, and recognising what each person contributes.

Integrity

Mutual trust, honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do.

Inclusion

Everyone, regardless of gender, age, ability, ethnicity, race or background, has an equal voice, opportunity and place to participate and thrive.

Members of the Kukua savings group at their share-out

How we work

  • Gender Model FamiliesGender-transformative action: households learn to share work and decisions between women and men.
  • Advocacy, campaigns and influencingCommunities raise their needs with duty bearers, backed by evidence.
  • Vocational skills training and start-upTraining, then the equipment to start earning.
  • Village Savings and Loans AssociationsMembers save together and lend to each other.
  • Capacity buildingLeadership, group dynamics and financial literacy training.

Our team

A small team based in Walewale, working in the communities every week. Select a person to read their biography.

Rahinatu Fuseini

Founder and Executive Director

Rahinatu is a development policy planner and gender and monitoring and evaluation practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She specialises in gender equality, women's rights, women and youth economic empowerment, food security and climate adaptation, financial inclusion and literacy, advocacy, livelihoods and WASH. She previously held senior roles with ActionAid Ghana and CARE International in Ghana.

Salim Yussif

Programme Officer

Salim has a background in education and development. He is committed to gender equality, social inclusion, human rights and sustainable community development, particularly for women, children, youth and persons with disabilities. He joined RAG in August 2025.

Emmanuel Aguriba

Finance Officer

Emmanuel is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting, financial management, auditing, budgeting, compliance and administration, including more than seven years with an international NGO.

Our board

Our board guides RAG's strategy and holds the organisation to account. Our founder, Rahinatu Fuseini, also sits on the board.

Eric Anthony Vurinye Kavaarpuo Board Chair

Alia Mumuni

Vice Board Chair

A development practitioner and human rights advocate with nearly 20 years of experience in women's empowerment, rights-based programming, advocacy, community mobilisation and accountability for vulnerable groups.

Jacinta Nsupiin Kambonja

Board Secretary

A development professional with over eight years of experience in community development, WASH programming, research, community mobilisation, field-based programming and project management.

Dr. Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu

Board Member

A gender and social development specialist with over 18 years of experience in gender equality and social inclusion, gender-responsive programming, research, policy development, capacity building and managing complex programmes across Ghana and West Africa.

Washington Mawuli Nuworkpo

Board Member

An international development and corporate communications specialist, journalist and social worker with over 30 years of experience, including senior communications roles with the Ghana Revenue Authority, ActionAid Ghana and World Vision International.

Letitia Sampoa Apam

Board Member

A development practitioner with over 20 years of experience in gender equality, women and youth empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, financial inclusion, livelihoods and programme management.

Registration

Legal name
Rights Action Ghana LBG
Company registration
CG239381221
NPO licence
NPOS/NT15/LN0370/22
Office
Plot 18, Kukuazugu, Walewale, North East Region

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