Organisational Profile
NORTHCODE Ghana is dedicated to empowering individuals, including women, men, children, and vulnerable groups in Northern Ghana, by enhancing their capacity to participate in decision-making processes. Their mission focuses on fostering responsible citizenship and accelerating community development through stimulation, facilitation, support, and the provision of essential resources. Their overarching goal is to promote sustainable and equitable development within deprived and vulnerable communities, with social justice at the forefront of their operations. They aim to improve livelihoods, particularly for women, children, and vulnerable populations, through integrated capacity-building programs that empower and create sustainable change.
In collaboration with coalition members and relevant stakeholders, NORTHCODE Ghana advocates for effective policy formulation and implementation in areas such as livelihoods, environment, and agriculture, ensuring accountability among duty bearers for impactful outcomes. They actively facilitate spaces for right holders to engage with duty bearers, ensuring meaningful dialogue and collaboration where community members can voice their concerns and influence decision-making. Committed to social justice, NORTHCODE Ghana strives to uplift the most vulnerable, ensuring equitable growth and development across Northern Ghana.
Project Summary
The Jelinkon Riparian Buffer Restoration and Forest Fringe Community Livelihoods Improvement Project aims to restore riparian habitats in the Jelinkon CREMA, enhancing ecological resilience and sustainable economic benefits. It involves local communities through education and conservation activities.
Key points include:
- Importance of Riparian Buffers: Critical for habitats, regulating stream flow, and providing fertile soils, which are currently degrading.
Project Goals
- Restore six kilometers of riparian buffers by December 2025 through various methods.
- Develop agroforestry models for 120 community members to balance conservation and local well-being.
- Enhance conservation awareness and governance participation in the Jelinkon CREMA.
Outputs
- Engagement of 133 community members in meetings about riparian habitats.
- Training on ecological and economic values, riverbank management, and environmental education.
- Coaching sessions for 37 participants in beekeeping.
- Guidelines for integrating agriculture with buffer management.
Outcomes
- Increased community involvement in resource management and accountability.
- Short-term gains from beekeeping and long-term benefits from sustainable practices.
- Improved understanding of governance structures.
Enhanced protection and restoration of biodiversity within the Jelinkon CREMA.
