Star Ghana Foundation partnered with the Gender and Reproductive Health Advocacy Youth Network (GRAY Network) to implement the Civil Society Strengthening Programme – Shift the Power (CSSP-StP) Catalyst Fund Project. The initiative aimed to strengthen organizations to become more effective in delivering their mandate and equip them to compete with more established CSOs for the Civil Society Strengthening Fund component of the Shift the Power project. The project was funded by Star Ghana Foundation.
GRAY Network conducted a two-day training on Human Resource Management for members. Participants were also taken through office management processes and procedures, with a focus on effective human management practices.
- Carried out a float through the principal streets of Ho to create widespread awareness on SGBV.
- Educated the public on the consequences of SGBV, its impact on individuals and communities, and the importance of prevention.
- Promoted the “See Something, Say Something” message, urging community members to speak out and take action against SGBV.
- Provided information on reporting channels, ensuring the public knew where and how to report SGBV cases.
Facilitated open dialogues with market women, transport operators, traders, and youth groups to break the silence surrounding SGBV
- 13 organizational members trained.
- Improved knowledge and skills in HR and office management.
- Strengthened internal organizational capacity.
- Enhanced readiness to compete for larger CSO funding opportunities.
This project built the foundation for stronger organizational systems, enabling GRAY Network and its members to operate more effectively, deliver impact with accountability, and remain competitive within Ghana’s civil society space.