NORSAAC

Norsaac was founded in 2002 by two young people as Northern Schools AIDS Action Clubs to combat myths surrounding HIV/AIDS. Recognizing the lack of control women had over their sexuality, the organization was rebranded in 2004 as Northern Sector Action for Awareness Creation (Norsaac) to address women’s sexual and reproductive health needs. Over the past 21 years, Norsaac has evolved into a national organization that leverages the realities of women, youth, and children to influence policies in Ghana related to economic opportunities, education, health, social protection, and peace-building. Norsaac’s vision is "a healthy and empowered society where everyone enjoys their rights and lives with dignity," and its mission is "to work with networks of women, youth, children, excluded groups, and like-minded organizations to strengthen their agency to claim and exercise their rights." For its current strategic period (2020-2026), Norsaac’s strategic objectives (NSO) are: NSO 1: Implement policies and legislation to protect, respect, and promote the rights of women, children, youth, and marginalized groups in Ghana and the sub-region. NSO 2: Build effective networks, alliances, and movements of women, children, and youth to hold key actors accountable and responsive. NSO 3: Establish the organizational strength and sustainability of Norsaac and CSOs in Ghana. NSO 4: Increase Norsaac’s visibility and recognition as a leading actor for women, children, and youth in Ghana and West Africa. Currently, Norsaac runs 21 projects across five key areas, including: Influencing policies on reproductive health education. Advocating for menopause-related policies and practices. Ensuring government adherence to service standards in health, WASH, education, and agriculture. Empowering citizens with the knowledge, skills, and networks to demand equitable implementation of government policies and programs to improve lives.