Global Ecovillage Network Ghana (GEN - Ghana)

The Global Ecovillage Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana) is a network of organizations dedicated to promoting the ecovillage concept to support sustainable development. It aims to uplift the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized through ecovillage strategies that meet present needs without compromising future generations. Formed on 2012, GEN-Ghana has grown to include over 100 member organisations across at least ten regions of Ghana. The ecovillage movement focuses on enhancing community sustainability and resilience by increasing local food production, integrating renewable energy, and advocating for sustainable development at local, regional, and national levels. A LINE OF PROJECTS: GEN Ghana has previosly collaborated with the LOES to implement an Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) project. This initiative trained over 30 youth from seven regions and hosted Ghana’s first national ecovillage conference. Building on this momentum, GEN Ghana launched the Eco School Project, empowering EDE graduates with practical skills in community development and establishing school gardens in seven schools across the country. These EDEgradiuuates actually form the backbone of the organisation, till now. In partnership with GEN International, LOES in Denmark, and Betterworld Cameroon, GEN Ghana implemented the EU-funded "Living Earth" project, training over 30 youth in social entrepreneurship and green businesses. GEN Ghana also conducted moringa value-addition training for 20 members and 200 community members through the BUSAC Fund. GEN Ghana has also worked with LOES to advocate for the SDGs and is part of a Global Focus project with LOES. Recently, GEN Ghana enhanced its organisational capacity through the Catalyst Fund, supported by Star Ghana Foundation and others, by renewing its registration, developing key policies, a strategic plan, and a fundraising strategy. GEN Ghana acts in service of its members and is nothing without massive member involvement.