GREEN FUND AFRICA

Ghana

Ghana’s Green Fund initiatives—led by the Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment—empower youth and women to tackle climate change through education, innovation accelerators, and green livelihood training.

The Green Fund Africa: Ghana

Clean Energy Leadership Through Education and Innovation

Green Fund Africa: Ghana

Clean Energy Leadership Through Education and Innovation

Ghana’s Green Fund programs empower young leaders to drive clean tech and sustainability. The team runs environmental education programs and immersive bootcamps to prepare youth for climate careers.

Ghana’s Green Fund initiatives are led by the Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment (CCSE), a youth- and women-focused nonprofit based in Accra. CCSE is dedicated to empowering young people, especially women in marginalized communities, to understand and address climate change through education, research, and action. Their mission is to create a more sustainable and equitable future through advocacy, policy influence, and climate-smart livelihoods.

Program Overview

CCSE’s programming blends technical training, green entrepreneurship, and environmental awareness to prepare youth for leadership in climate resilience. Their work includes equipping schools with science infrastructure, running intensive bootcamps, and creating alternative livelihoods for rural women.

OUR WORK

Key Projects In Ghana

Rural Women Empowerment Program (RUWEP)

Ghana

Helps rural women build sustainable livelihoods through training in eco-friendly enterprises like snail farming and baking.

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The Ghana GLOBE: Greening Schools Initiative

Ghana

Equipping students with tools and data to track and act on environmental challenges through school-based science learning.

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Young Climate Innovators Program (YCLIP)

Ghana

An innovation accelerator, training Ghanaian youth to solve climate issues in vulnerable communities.

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Meet the Team

Hussein Kassim

Founder and Executive Director, Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment

Kwame Asante

Director of Programs

Zanu Getrude

Women Empowerment Officer

Samiratu Alhassan

Lead, Rural Women Empowerment Program (RUWEP)

Wadud Umar

Partnership Officer

Doris Amankwaa

Lead, Ghana Greening Schools Initiative

Support GREEN FUND AFRICA

With your support, we can expand our impact and create lasting environmental change.

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE

Fund Climate Action in Ghana

Your donation helps expand youth training programs, conservation efforts, and clean energy projects. Every dollar fuels sustainable solutions driven by local leaders.

✔ Support grassroots climate initiatives led by local communities across Africa.
✔ Empowers youth with training in climate leadership, advocacy, and green entrepreneurship
✔ Expands climate resilience programs to mitigate the impact of extreme weather and environmental degradation

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Collaboration is key to building a more sustainable and just future. We’re looking for corporate, nonprofit, and academic partners to help empower Black students in sustainability and clean energy by providing them with the skills, experiences, and connections needed to thrive in the field.

✔ Provide internships, mentorships, and training opportunities
✔ Host fellows for site visits and hands-on learning experiences
✔ Sponsor research projects, sustainability initiatives, and global fellowships

Join us in shaping the future of clean energy and sustainability!

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