Invest in Education
Children in Ghana can face significant barriers to education. By investing in education, we create opportunities for the future. Learn more about CCFC's work in this sector.
Invest in Better Health
Our work in health and nutrition means better health for children, improved school attendance, greater life expectancy, and fewer childhood deaths. Learn more about CCFC's work in this sector.
Invest in Safe Drinking Water
Investing in safe drinking water and sanitation means that CCFC can help keep children healthy, and give them more time for school. Learn more about CCFC's work in this sector.
What's New
- 05 March 2015 Protecting children from early and forced marriages
- 05 March 2015 From micro-credit borrower to an award winner
- 05 March 2015 Cooks at Gburimani Ahmadiya School
Where We Work
Tamale
Country Office Headquarters
Choggu Block VI Off Bolga Road
Behind IPA/Gariba Lodge Naa Luro Estate P. O. Box 1151
Tamale, Northern Region Ghana,
West Africa
Gushegu
Savelugu
Yendi
Bimbilla
Gonja East
Tolon
Sagnarigu
Accra
Featured Partner Project
Food for Assets Project
Through CCFC, people in Ghana who earn less than $1 per day are receiving 300,000 seedlings to plant, along with technical support. They are learning about new and improved forestation technologies such as pegging, planting, and fire ride creation. This project is restoring more than 500 acres of degraded forest in Ghana. It is allowing participating communities to own woodlots so they can harvest wood in a sustainable manner, meeting their needs and earning an income.
Testimonial
“I think I am not ready yet. Many times the man is far older – enough to be my father. I want to complete my education and have a say in who I want to marry.”
16, Ghana
Our Work, in Action
Woman with sewing machines in a vocational training class
Child holding Easter Card from caring Sponsor
Girls play outside of newly built classroom
Girl holding chicken received through Gift Catalogue donation
Christian Children's Fund of Canada partners with organizations and communities that share our values and goals
Together, we help communities become self-sustaining
1930s
Dr. J. Calvitt Clarke and Dr. Verent Mills start work with Chinese war orphans.
1938
Dr. Clarke creates China's Children Fund (CCF).
1950s
CCF expands its work from Asia into the Middle East after WWII. Renames itself "Christian Children's Fund".
1960s
CCF has global reach, and Canadian support leads to the creation of Christian Children's Fund of Canada.
Our History
in Ghana
We have been working with communities in Ghana since 1996. We work in partnership with local organizations to help improve life for children, their families and their communities in five key areas: health and nutrition; education; water, sanitation and hygiene; sustainable economic growth; and strengthening community organizations.
How We Work
Life Stages
CCFC helps families support the healthy growth and development of children from infancy through childhood to adolescence and young adulthood.
Implementation Through Partners
CCFC is proud of its work with Canadian and international partners to transform the lives of children, families and communities for the better.
Community Development Across Sectors
We focus on five priorities: health and nutrition; education; water, sanitation and hygiene; sustainable economic growth; and strengthening community organizations.
Our Team
George Baiden
Country Director
Responsible for the overall success of the work in our Country Offices, the Country Director leads and manages CCFC’s in-country strategic growth and direction, program development, international and domestic partnerships, and day-to-day operations.
Evans Sinkari
Program Manager
In this diverse and multi-faceted role, the Program Manager is responsible for strengthening and maintaining in-country partnerships and achieving social impact through the implementation of locally-driven sustainable development programs and projects.
William Anim-Dankwa
Communications Manager
The Communications Manager is responsible for building the profile of CCFC in-country and internationally, through strategic activities in media and government relations, brand recognition, content development, ambassador and guest visit facilitation, networking and awareness raising.
Dorcas Amartey
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is responsible for coordinating and tracking all in-country revenue and expenditures, managing financial reporting relationships between partners, and ensuring financial accountability and transparency through close monitoring and auditing of accounts.
