History
Friends of Ghana, Inc. was established in 2003.  This non-profit corporation is our response to the needs we observed and those brought to our attention during a July 2002 mission trip to rural villages in the western region of Ghana, West Africa.  Ghana Mission 2002 involved 31 persons from various cities and towns across the state of Massachusetts and Ghanaian nationals.  Subsequent mission efforts conducted during July/August 2003 and July/August 2004 included individuals from Maine, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.  Involvement and support of those throughout the U.S. continues to grow.
 

Organizational Structure
Friends of Ghana, Inc. is a non-profit corporation comprised of individuals in the United States interested in providing social and economic assistance to those in need in Ghana, West Africa; it was established in 2003.  The corporation’s primary focus is alleviating poverty and improving the quality of life for Ghanaians through the establishment and support of cottage industries involving native resources, goods, and services.

Friends of Ghana Outreach is the Ghanaian counterpart to Friends of Ghana, Inc.   It is the equivalent of a non-profit corporation there, and its leadership assists in identifying economic and social service needs and opportunities...
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