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We Are

A strategic partner in the global effort to achieve Sustainable Development

Savannah Woye is a holistic development NGO with registration number CG048640725 under the office of the Registrar of Companies as well as the Department of Social Welfare. The NGO focus on tackling the interconnected challenges of poverty in rural areas. We operate on the principle that community resilience is built by strengthening multiple pillars of well-being simultaneously. Our integrated approach ensures that progress in one area, such as agriculture, is supported and sustained by advancements in health, education, and economic opportunity.

Our community-centric model enables us to uniquely focus on addressing the complex, interlinked challenges of rural poverty, making our work a critical investment for a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for all.

— Our Mission

Savannah Woye is dedicated to empowering rural communities through integrated programmes in sustainable agriculture, education, health, and livestock, while advocating for the policies and opportunities that ensure their long-term self-reliance.

— Our Vision

Self-reliant rural communities driving prosperous and equitable local economies.

Our Core Values

01.

— INTEGRITY

We are accountable, transparent, and ethical in all our actions. We are honest with the communities we serve, our partners, our donors, and ourselves. Meticulous use of resources, truthful reporting, and consistently doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

02.

— EMPOWERMENT

We do not deliver aid; we build capacity. Our goal is to make our presence unnecessary by equipping communities with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead their own development.
Prioritizing participatory approaches, community-led project design, and leadership training.

03.

— COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of partnership. We work hand-in-hand with communities, local governments, traditional leaders, and other organizations to achieve shared goals.
In practice: Actively seeking partnerships, valuing local knowledge, and fostering a spirit of teamwork both internally and externally.

04.

— INNOVATION

We are committed to learning and adapting. We embrace creative, context-specific solutions in agriculture, health, and education to overcome complex challenges. In practice: Piloting new techniques, leveraging appropriate technology, and being agile in our response to community feedback and changing environments.

05.

— RESPECT

We honor the dignity, culture, and wisdom of every individual and community we work with. We listen first and act second. In practice: Culturally sensitive engagement, inclusive programming that prioritizes the most vulnerable, and a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination.

Our Team

Benjamin Kusi

BOARD CHAIRMAN

Benjamin Kusi is the Country Director of Self-Help International (SHI) Ghana, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty by helping people help themselves.

Mohammed Rufai Musah

FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A development and governance professional with 15 years of experience across Ghana’s public and non-profit sectors.

David Alfred Mensah

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

An agricultural development specialist with over 20 years of professional experience in agricultural extension, agribusiness development, project management, policy implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and rural development in Ghana.

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John Doe

PROJECT MANAGER (WiSA)

Results-oriented agricultural professional with over 18 years of progressive experience in agricultural extension, post-harvest management, gender and agricultural development, market information systems, and rural livelihoods.

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