RICE Ghana

Welcome to RICE Ghana

About Us

RICE Ghana

RICE Ghana (Rural Initiatives for Community Empowerment – Ghana) is a registered, indigenous, non-profit, non-partisan women right organization founded in 2020 by a team of passionate community development advocates who believed in local self-help initiatives as a catalyst for transformative development.

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, North East, and Upper West Regions of Ghana, working in rural and peri-urban areas where GBV, poverty, gender inequality, and climate risks intersect. Our development philosophy is rooted in the People-Owned Process (POP) and Positive Youth Development Approach, adopting 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 populations through participatory, gender-responsive, and climate-resilient development approaches that promote equity, accountability, livelihood security, and social transformation.

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 Operational Areas

Women, Girls, and Youth Empowerment, Mentorship, and Leadership Development
Gender Equality, SRHR, and Social Protection
Climate Resilience, Natural Resource Management, and Environmental Advocacy
Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Livelihoods and Agricultural Development
Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

1. Women, Girls, and Youth Empowerment, Mentorship, and Leadership Development This intervention area builds the confidence, agency, and leadership capacities of women, girls, and youth through structured mentorship, coaching, and internship programs. It includes initiatives that promote engagement, personal development, life skills, and leadership training, while also supporting advocacy for girls’ rights, participation in decision-making, and inclusion in governance and community leadership.

2. Gender Equality, SRHR, and Social Protection RICE Ghana promotes access to comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender-based violence prevention, and social protection services. This area empowers adolescent girls and women to exercise their rights, make informed decisions, and advocate for gender equality. It also incorporates child rights protection and intergenerational support systems, including peer support for adolescent mothers and child-focused advocacy.

3. Climate Resilience, Natural Resource Management, and Environmental Advocacy RICE Ghana support to strengthen the role of women and young people particularly the youth in climate action, environmental governance, and sustainable natural resource management. It includes training and mentorship in climate-smart practices, green entrepreneurship, and environmental leadership, with a strong gender lens to ensure inclusive participation in community-led climate resilience strategies. This initiative birthed the Youth Advocacy on Climate Change and Mitigation – YACCM initiative

4. Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Livelihoods and Agricultural Development RICE Ghana enhances women’s and youth access to agricultural extension services (by building capacity of young women as private extension service providers), inputs, and skills through gender-responsive approaches. This area promotes sustainable livelihoods by linking participants to mentorship in agribusiness incubation, value chains, and market systems, ensuring they benefit from opportunities across the agriculture and rural development sectors.

5. Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment This intervention supports financial literacy, group savings (VSLAs), credit access, and entrepreneurship for women, youth and PWDs. It includes coaching and tailored financial inclusion strategies to increase economic agency and independence. Mentorship in business development, access to productive resources, and cooperative leadership ensures that women and young people can lead and grow sustainable Agri-enterprises.