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Youth-led · Ghana · Since 2021
Building Sustainable Communities
We turn the UN Sustainable Development Goals into practical action, led by young people in communities across Ghana.
People reached and engaged
Global Goals we put into local action
Youth engaged in sustainability leadership
Turning global goals into practical community action
Global Foundation for Community Development LBG (GFfCD) is a Ghanaian nonprofit organisation established to contribute to sustainable and inclusive development by empowering people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for young people to become active contributors to society.
Our work connects community development with the broader Sustainable Development Goals. We believe sustainable development becomes meaningful when global goals are translated into practical action at community level.
- Youth leadership
- Sustainability education
- Climate action
- Water, sanitation & hygiene
- Women & girls' empowerment
- Sustainable livelihoods
A sustainable, inclusive and empowered society where communities and young people have the knowledge, opportunities and capacity to create positive and lasting change.
We believe sustainable development becomes meaningful when global goals are translated into practical action at community level.
- Youth leadership
- Sustainability education
- Climate action
- Water, sanitation & hygiene
- Women & girls' empowerment
- Sustainable livelihoods
To empower communities and young people through knowledge, partnerships, innovation and practical development initiatives that contribute to sustainable social, economic and environmental progress.
Since 2021, we have worked with communities and young people across Ghana, from coastal communities in the Western Region to university students in Tamale.
- Youth leadership
- Sustainability education
- Climate action
- Water, sanitation & hygiene
- Women & girls' empowerment
- Sustainable livelihoods
Seven areas, one goal:
lasting community change
Sustainable Development Goals
17 Global Goals. Our Local Focus.
In 2015, 193 countries agreed 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet and build fairer societies by 2030. Our programmes put seven of them into action in Ghana.
Highlighted: goals our programmes work on
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Where our work happens
#StopIllegalMining:
Save Our Rivers
Galamsey is poisoning the water communities drink and farm with. Watch how it affects families, and what young people are doing about it.
Where change-makers come together
Sustainable Development Summit 2027
Our next summit is coming in 2027, bringing together young people, community leaders and development partners to turn the Sustainable Development Goals into practical action in Ghana.
- Time Coming Soon
- Event Coming Soon
Sustainability Leadership Summit 2022
Developing the Right Attitude & Mindset to Become Ambassadors for the Sustainable Development Goals." Students, academics and development practitioners came together at UDS Tamale to explore leadership for the SDGs.
- 500+ Students Engaged
- UDS Tamale Campus