Frequently Asked Questions

GEM-GHANA (Girls Empowerment Mission – Ghana) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the socio-economic empowerment of marginalised women and girls in Ghana, including those living with disabilities. We work through three core programme areas: Economic Empowerment, Capacity Development, and Research & Advocacy.

GEM-GHANA is headquartered at Building #NL148 Blk A, North Lamashegu – Tamale, Ghana (Digital Address: NT-0047-6051). We operate programmes across multiple districts in the Northern Region and beyond.

You can reach us by phone at +233 50 610 4218 or +233 24 573 5837, or by email at info@gemghana.org. You can also use the contact form on our Contact Us page.

GEM-GHANA is guided by five HEART values: Humanity — upholding inherent dignity and compassion; Empowerment — equipping girls and women with knowledge, skills, and confidence; Accountability — transparency and measurable results; Resilience — building strength in adversity; and Transformation — creating lasting social change through systemic influence.

Our vision is to transform marginalised communities in Ghana into socio-economically empowered groups that engage in and benefit equally from national development.

You can donate through three channels:

Online: Use the secure donation form on our Donate page (powered by Hubtel).

Mobile Money (MTN Ghana): Send to 055 437 8598 (account name: Girls Empowerment Mission – GEM-GHANA).

Bank Transfer: Stanbic Ghana, Account No: 9040012042218, Branch: Tamale Main.

After donating via mobile money or bank transfer, please send proof of payment by WhatsApp or email to info@gemghana.org for acknowledgement.

GEM-GHANA is a registered non-profit organisation in Ghana. We provide donation receipts upon request. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility in your jurisdiction.

Yes. Our online donation form accepts GHS (Ghanaian Cedi), USD (US Dollar), EUR (Euro), and GBP (British Pound). Bank transfers in foreign currency can also be arranged — please contact us at info@gemghana.org for details.

Yes. When donating online you can choose to direct your gift to a specific programme — Economic Empowerment, Capacity Development, or Research & Advocacy — or contribute to the General Fund where it is needed most.

Yes. Once your donation is confirmed, we will send an acknowledgement and receipt to your email address. For mobile money or bank transfers, please send proof of payment to info@gemghana.org so we can issue your receipt promptly.

We welcome volunteers who are passionate about gender equality and community development. Visit our Volunteer With Us page and complete the expression-of-interest form. Our team will review your application and get in touch with suitable opportunities.

Volunteer roles include event facilitation, community outreach, mentorship and coaching, research assistance, digital communications support, and programme delivery. Opportunities are available for both in-person (Tamale-based) and remote volunteers.

Not necessarily. While some roles benefit from specific skills (e.g., IT, legal, healthcare, education), many opportunities are open to motivated individuals willing to learn. Training and orientation are provided to all new volunteers.

Volunteering is unpaid, but volunteers gain valuable experience in advocacy, leadership, gender-based programme implementation, and community development. Certificates of participation are issued upon completion of an engagement.

GEM-GHANA operates three flagship programme areas:

Economic Empowerment — Vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and financial literacy for women and girls.

Capacity Development — Health & wellness, digital skills, climate awareness, SGBV education, career mentorship, and peacebuilding.

Research & Advocacy — Policy research, public campaigns, and advocacy to drive systemic gender equality.

Our programmes primarily target women and girls in marginalised communities across Ghana, with a special focus on those living with disabilities. Specific initiatives target adolescent girls, young women aged 12–18, rural women, and young mothers.

We track measurable outcomes against clear targets. By 2030 we aim to: empower 10,000 girls with menstrual hygiene education; train 2,000 girls in leadership; reach 15,000 students with anti-SGBV education; equip 1,500 girls with digital and climate-smart skills; and support 500 rural women to start income ventures. Progress is reported in our annual and research reports.

While our headquarters and primary operations are in Tamale and the Northern Region, our advocacy and research work has national reach. We are actively expanding programme delivery to other regions of Ghana.

We welcome partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, private-sector organisations, and international bodies that share our commitment to gender equality and community development. Please contact us at info@gemghana.org or call +233 50 610 4218 to discuss partnership opportunities.