About Us
RICE Ghana
RICE Ghana– (Rural Initiatives for Community Empowerment- Ghana) is a registered local non-governmental organization that works directly with rural and underserved communities in the Northern, North East, and Upper West Regions of Ghana. Established in 2021, our goal is simple: to empower women, young people, and vulnerable groups to break the cycle of poverty and inequality through practical sustainable community-led initiatives. At RICE Ghana, we believe that true empowerment begins when women, girls and young women have a voice and that voice is heard where decisions are made. We actively work to increase the participation of women, girls, and young women in leadership, governance, and community decision-making through targeted interventions
RICE Ghana is duly registered under the laws of Ghana, in accordance with the Companies Act and social welfare regulations. The organization is recognized by:
- Registrar General’s Department
- Department of Social Welfare
- Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
- Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection
We operate primarily in the Northern Region, North East Region, and Upper West Region of Ghana, working in rural and peri-urban areas where poverty, gender inequality, and climate risks intersect. Our development philosophy is rooted in the People-Owned Process (POP), a bottom-up participatory model that strengthens community ownership and resilience.
Vision & Mission
Vision
A just, inclusive, and resilient society where women, youth, and marginalized groups lead positive change and live in dignity.
Mission
To empower women, youth, and vulnerable groups to lead transformative change in their communities by promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and climate resilience. Through participatory and rights-based approaches, we work to dismantle structural barriers, strengthen local capacities, and create equitable access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making spaces.
Core Values
- Equity and Inclusion: Everyone deserves equal opportunity and dignity
- Participation: Development must be people-led and community-owned
- Accountability: We uphold transparency and responsible stewardship
- Learning and Innovation: We value local knowledge and promote adaptive change
- Partnership: Collaboration is key to sustainable impact
Key activities include
- Tree planting campaigns and other grassroots climate mitigation efforts
- Youth-led radio focused on climate resilience and environmental governance
- Community theatre and drama to communicate climate messages in local languages
- Youth dialogues with local authorities to influence environmental and climate decision-making
Programme/Project
CBEDS (Community-Based Extension System)
Training of Young women as community Extension agents to deliver gender-sensitive extension services to women/youth
Duration: 2020 – 2023 (Phase 1)
2024 – 2026 (Phase 2)
Groundnut, Soybean, Moringa Value Chain development
Organizes women and youth in value chain groups, links to finance, markets, and training
Duration: 2023 – 2026
Input Credit Scheme for Women Farmers
Offers women access to inputs repayable after harvest, increasing productivity and independence
Duration: 2022 – Ongoing
Portfolio
Team
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Rosezalia Beren-Nour
Programme Director
Mavis Awuolo
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Coordinator & Agricultural Technology Officer
Faustina Tioh
Programs Officer
Obed Ntiyaling
Procurement OfficerContact
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Address
P.O. Box ER 683,
Tamale, Northern Region
Jiso Plaza Annex, Jisonaayili
Call Us
+233 554 650 064
+233 596 860 166
+233 501 916 384
Email Us
riceghana2021@gmail.com
Open Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 05:00PM