STAR-Ghana Election Call Grant Partners

Organisation Project Key Results Offered Budget

Approved (USD)

Contact Details

1 Action for Sustainable Development (ASUDEV) Upper West| Sissala East, Sissala West, Wa East

ELECTIONS FOR PEACE and DEVELOPMENT (EPED 2012): All citizens of voting age are able to register and exercise their right to vote freely and independently in the 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections; a violent free, issue-based and accountable 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary campaigns in the 3 target constituencies; A responsible and balanced media landscape promoting issue-based and development oriented political discourse for peaceful general elections.

60,000.00

Nashiru Luriwie Program/Grants Manager asudevtumu06@yahoo.com.ph Off the Tumu-Navrongo Road, Adjacent Plan Ghana ofiice P.O. Box 105, Tumu, UWR

2 Ahenbronoso Care Foundation Brong Ahafo | Nkoranza North, Nkoranza South, Techiman Municipal

WHIPPING UP PUBLIC INTEREST AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE PEACEFUL ELECTION IN 2012: 80% of Citizens understand the Biometric process and the need to register; The public participate in the exhibition of voters register; Decent Campaign in the airwaves; Manifestoes of aspiring Parliamentary candidates show case through Parliamentary Candidate debate; 80% of Party foot soldiers adopt issue based campaigns; Citizens get more information on their aspiring parliamentary candidates though the parliamentary candidates debate to make informed choices; g- People become conscious of the consequences of conflict through the showing of documentary on the Rwanda Conflicts to 40 electoral areas in the 4 districts; h- Four Peace and Media alliance Committees and formed in the districts.

30,000.00

Davis Asumadu Boamah Co-Founder and Deputy Executive Director ahenbronosodoama@yahoo.com NEAR GT/VODAFONE EXCHANGE OFFICE, AHENFI NO. 1, TECHIMAN P.O.BOX TM 426, TECHIMAN, BRONG AHAFO REGION.

3

Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR) Central | Agona East, Komenda/ Edina/ Eguafo/ Abirem Municipal, Greater Accra | Accra Metropolitan, Upper East | Kassena Nankana West, Western | Juaboso, Shama

PROMOTING HEALTH RIGHTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN A PEACEFUL AND FAIR ELECTION: Poor people from underserved areas empowered to hold political parties to account for their infant and maternal survival; Increased knowledge of poor people on political and health rights; Create platform for communities to demand their political and health rights Increased participation of youth in promoting peaceful elections.

60,000.00

Dela Bright GLE Program Manager brightkoks@yahoo.com 0302-504468 9 Apple Street, Cantonments, Accra P O Box CT 6103, Cantonments, Accra

4 BloggingGhana National

SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT FOR ELECTIONS 2012: Coalition and Working Group on Social Media for Social Change established, operational and active: Extensive sensitization and education of a broad group of stakeholders on the use of social media for Ghana 2012 Elections and its related activities; Comprehensive use and deployment of social media tools to cover and address Elections 2012 activities, monitoring, issues and results; BloggingGhana''s capacity is strengthened.

100,000.00

Kinna Likimani Fundraiser/Manager klikimani@gmail.com 19 Banana Street, East Legon, Accra PMB CA 13, Cantonments, Accra

5 Center for the Promotion of Democratic Governance Upper West | Jirapa, Wa West

PROMOTING ELECTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (PEACE): A comprehensive, transparent and credible voters register compiled in target constituencies with all parties to the elections accepting as a valid and true reflection of the voter population in the constituency; Violent free, fair and credible elections conducted in target constituencies with both winners and losers graciously accepting the elections results; Women and other vulnerable groups actively participate in the electoral process and independently exercise their franchise without any fear of intimidation.

65,000.00

Madam Abiba Nibaradung Executive Director cenprodegghoffice@gmail.com WA Municipal, Opposite the Savannah Agricultural Research Institute, WA-Upper West Region Post office Box 115, WA - Upper West Region

6

Centre for Alternative Development

Upper-East | Bawku Municipal,, Bawku West, Talensi-Nabdam, Garu-Tempane

PROMOTING TRANSAPARENT, FAIR AND PEACEFUL ELECTIONS 2012: a- Peaceful and non violent Electioneering campaigns; b- Citizens exercise their franchise without fear/ intimidation; c- All segments of society particularly women, PWDs and the youth actively participating in the electoral process.

60,000.00

Martin Abeleyine Programme Coordinator cenfad.cenfad@yahoo.com Civil Servants Association Block, Ground Floor Room 10, Catering Rest Road, Opposite Electoral Commission Office, Bolgatanga P O BOX 611, Bolgatanga, Upper East Region.

7

Centre for Environmental Impact Analysis (CEIA) Ashanti| Obuasi Municipal; Brong Ahafo| Asutifi; Upper East | Talensi-Nabdam; Western | Prestea-Huni Valley, Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal

LIFE IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD: TIME TO TALK AND TIME TO ACT ON NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MINING ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PLATFORMS IN GHANA: Leaders of political parties, independent candidates, policy makers, EPA, MC, CHRAJ, MEST, MLFM, traditional authorities, MPs, DCEs, media, residents of mining communities, etc are well informed about the contents of CEIAs research report on negative effects of mining on the health of residents of mining communities and the general public; Political parties and their leaders include negative effects of mining on health into their manifestoes and make public declarations on this issue to the electorates;

100,000.00

SAMUEL OBIRI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR obirisamuel@gmail.com 03321 - 31819 N'ADOM PLAZA, ABURA CAPE COAST P. O. BOX AD 738, CAPE COAST

8

Centre for the Development of People Ashanti | Adansi South, Adansi North, Bosomtwe, Amansie West, Kumasi Metropolitan, Offinso Municipal, Sekyere East, Asanti Akim North Municipal, Offinso Municipal, Sekyere East, Ejisu-Juaben Municipal,

PROMOTING PEACEFUL TRANSPARENT AND FAIR ELECTION IN GHANA: Peaceful, transparent and fair elections; Increased representation of women and physically challenged in parliament; Increased voter turnout in selected communities; Reduction in the percentage of rejected ballots in selected communities.

60,000.00

Charles Sakyi Project Director sircharles99nl@yahoo.com 0322091847/8 Gyinyase, Kumasi, Ashanti Region Ghana P.O.Box 5601, Kumasi

9 Chaufra Company Limited Volta | Ho Municipal, North Tongu

DRAMA AND PUPPETRY AS VEHICLES FOR PROMOTING VIOLENCE FREE 2012 ELECTION: a- 95% of the actors from the communities would become ambassadors of a violence free election in 2012 and beyond; b- 95% of the women group would be able to communicate the rules of election to all key stakeholders with emphasis on civil language during electioneering campaign period; c- The level of participation among people living with disability would be increased by 70%; d- The level of political tolerance among political party followers and the vulnerable would be increased by 60%; e- 70% women and the poor would become aware of the cost of election violence; f- 80% of the women group, the poor and the socially excluded would become aware of the biometric voter registration and register as well; g- The theme of the drama would be crafted such that after the performance the communities as well as the actors would have a sense of ensuring a peaceful and violence free election in 2012 and beyond.

60,000.00

Richmond Edem Kpotosu Managing Director makosssa@yahoo.com P.O.BOX MA 357, HO

10 Choice Ghana Northern| East Gonja, Kpandai

NETWORKING TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES, RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND POLITICAL PARTIES TO CHART THE COURSE OF PEACEFUL AND VIOLENCE FREE ELECTIONS: Capacity of traditional authorities and religious leaders strengthened on innovative approaches of mediation to effectively play their mediation role in promoting peace in the elections; A committee of eminent group of persons endorsed by all political parties established and trained on conflict management, mediation, resolution and reconciliation; A dialogue platform for engagement with political parties created for all citizens especially women, PWDs and the youth to get their issues captured in the political parties manifestos; Capacity of CBOs, women groups, PWDs, youth and the socially excluded groups, strengthened to independently monitor the election process.

70,000.00

Seidu Mohammed Executive Director sedorpat@yahoo.com ADJACENT GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK, MAKANGO ROAD, SALAGA P.O.BOX SL99. SALAGA N/R

11 Development Gateway Ashanti| Sekyere Afram; Central | Agona West Municipal

PROMOTING ISSUE BASED CAMPAIGN THROUGH YOUTH NETWORK AND ADVOCACY: High voter turnout especially among the youth, women and the excluded; Reduced ballot papers spoilage; Free and fair elections devoid of violence in target districts/constituencies; Youth agenda on youth employment and quality education developed and adopted as a working document in the various target districts by key stakeholders (development partners) including political parties and parliamentary aspirants.

70,000.00

Joseph Kojo Otoo Director luvarjoe@yahoo.com 0264260841 BLOCK 19, MILE 7, NEW ACHIMOTA, ACCRA P.O. BOX CT 2711, Cantonments, Accra

12

Drama Network / Rite 90.1 FM Eastern | Akuapim South Municipal, Asuogyaman, Fanteakwa, Kwaebibirem, Kwahu West Municipal, Lower Manya Krobo, Suhum/ Kraboa/ Coaltar, West Akim Municipal

KNOW YOUR MP: Electorates actively and meaningfully participate in the electoral process by assessing and determining who best represents them in parliament; political tolerance exhibited by parliamentary candidates and their supporters at the grassroots level.

98,579.00

Josephine Mawuse Sackey Programs Director dramantwrk1@yahoo.com +233 (0) 24 4167851 3rd Floor, GCB Building, Akosombo P. O. Box AB 250

Akosombo-Ghana

13 Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) National

INFORMED PARTICIPATION FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN GHANAS PARLIAMENTARY AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2012: Persons with disability are empowered and well informed to enable their participation in Ghanas 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections: The electoral process, and locations for Ghanas 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections are accessible to all PWDs enabling their effective participation and realization of their right to vote; the general public are aware and supportive of the inclusion of persons with disability in Ghanas 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections and disability issues are represented in leading party manifestoes and political debates in Ghanas 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections; Monitoring of Ghanas 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections is inclusive of persons with disability and covers issues relating to their participation.

332,943.00

Rita Kyeremaa Kusi Executive Director info@gfdgh.org +233 (0)302 240530 Accra Rehabilitation Centre, Barnes Road, Opposite National Museum, Adabraka, Accra, Ghana PO Box AC 40, Arts Centre, Accra, Ghana

14 Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) National

ELECTION 2012 - LEVELLING THE POLITICAL PLAYING FIELD IN GHANA: An expanded and enhanced civil society engagement in the electoral process; Increased awareness of the nature and variety of electoral corruption and compliance to the guidelines on conflict of interest.

120,000.00

Vitus Adaboo Azeem Projector Director (Coalition on Abuse of incumbency) vaazeem@tighana.org +233-302-760884/782364 House Number 22, Abelenkpe main road, Abelenkpe P M B CT 317 Cantonments, Accra -Ghana

15 Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) National

USING THE MEDIA TO ENHANCE THE TRANSPARENCY AND CREDIBILITY OF THE 2012 ELECTIONS: Citizens access to information on the electoral process and alternatives by political parties and candidates enhanced; Critical State institutions made more responsive to the citizenry and disadvantaged groups in the 2012 elections; The Public/Media provided with credible information on polling day activities and election results.

100,000.00

Bright Blewu General Secretary blewu@hotmail.com Gamel Abdul Nasser Street, Ridge P.O.Box GP4636, Accra

16 GHANA PENTECOSTAL AND CHARISMATIC COUNCIL National

PROMOTING PEACE, LOVE, UNITY AND STABILITY (PLUS) IN GHANA'S 2012 GENERAL ELECTIONS: A well-informed, knowledgeable and disciplined electorate through quality voter and civic education programs- using the 5 Ps peace principles (pray, preach, pursue, promote & practice); Clean political campaigning devoid of insults, mud-slinging, vindictiveness and vendetta; An Integrated Bio-metric Registration system: bio-metric register, appropriate verification system in operation.

80,000.00

Barimah Brobbey-Bediako Programmes Manager bbrobed@yahoo.com OTENSHIE - EAST LEGON NEAR AMERICAN HOUSE, BEHIND BEREA CHRISTIAN CENTRE P. O. BOX CT 483, CANTONMENTS ACCRA

17

Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) Ashanti (Ejura/ Sekyedumase), Brong Ahafo (Tain), Central (Ajumako/ Enyan/ Essiam, Cape Coast Metropolitan) Eastern (Akuapim South Municipal, New-Juaben Municipal, Suhum/ Kraboa/ Coaltar), Greater Accra (Ashaiman municipal), Northern (East Gonja, Kpandai), Upper East (Bawku West, Garu-Tempane), Upper West( Wa Municipal), Volta (Ho Municipal, Hohoe Municipal, South Tongu), Western (Mpohor/Wassa East, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan)

SUSTAINING CREDIBLE AND PEACEFUL ELECTIONS AND NATIONAL COHESION IN 2012: Public confidence in institutional mechanisms for credible and peaceful elections strengthened; Citizens mobilised and their participation in elections enhanced through platforms; Effective collaboration among state institutions; Reduced number of rejected ballots in selected constituencies of operation through voter education on correct voting procedure; Informed media reporting on elections related issues deepened.

200,000.00

Emmanuel O. Akwetey Executive Director edsoffice@ideg.org No. 24 Garden Road, Intersection, Okine Street, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon P.O.Box CT 5767, Cantoments, Accra

18 Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) National

THE IEA PRISONER EDUCATION AND CODE OF CONDUCT ENFORCEMENT BODY PROGRAM: Prisoners will become a permanent feature of the democratic voting constituency in Ghana; Prisoners rights will become an important item on the democratic agenda in Ghana; An overall improvement in the prison environment; The post-prison integration of inmates into the society would assume political and social significant and importance. Code of Conduct Enforcement Body program: Effective sanctioning of conduct that breaches the Code; Increased voluntary compliance with the provisions of the Code; decreased incidences of violence and unrest in the lead up to and on the Election day.

100,000.00

Jean Mensa Executive Director iea@ieagh.org 0302-244716/226333 No.28 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra (behind GNAT Heights building) P.O. Box OS 1936, Christianborg, Accra

19 LEGAL RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC) National

STRENGTHENING THE JUDICIARY TO DEAL WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES DURING ELECTION 2012: Have a special court established and dedicated to reduce the delays of election related conflicts; Equipping judges with skills and expertise to deal with conflicts during elections; Reducing financial barriers to access to justice with regards election conflicts.

80,000.00

Daphne Lariba Nabila Acting Executive Director/Director of Programmes dnabila@lrcghana.org 0302766756 HSE NO. C170/14, SAPELE LINK, DZORWULU P. O. BOX GP 13310, ACCRA

20 National Catholic Secretariat for Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference National

CIVIC AGENDA FOR SMOOTH POLITICAL TRANSITION; FOCUS ON BIOMETRIC SYSTEM, VOTING AND TRANSITION LAW FOR GHANAS 2012 ELECTIONS: NCS in partnership with CSR and other FBO, CSOs to train and deploy 4,500 election observers in conflict prone constituencies; Contribute towards achieving a national consensus and support for the biometric system for 2012 elections to assuage suspicions, anxiety and misrepresentation arising from the introduction of the biometric system; NCS also intend to join efforts with others like IEA, CDD, CFI to campaign, advocate and lobby for the early passage of the Political Transition Law in Ghana to ease pressure and tensions for handing over to a new government; Post-election conflict mitigation and response plan developed making use of eminent citizens in place.

150,280.00

Nicholas Afriyie Secretary General afrinik@yahoo.co.uk 0302 500 082 Centenary House, Off Airport - Madina Road, Behind Gulf House P. O. Box KA9712, Airport, Accra"

21

Northern Ghana Aid (NOGAID) Brong Ahafo | Pru; Northern | East Gonja, Central Gonja, Chereponi, East Gonja, East Mamprusi, Gushegu,Karaga, Nanumba North, Savelugu/ Nanton, Tamale Metropolitan, Tolon/ Kumbungu, West Mamprusi,Yendi Municipal

PROMOTING VIOLENCE-FREE, FAIR AND TRANSPARENT GENERAL ELECTIONS THROUGH EFFECTIVE VOTER EDUCATION AND STAKEHOLDER COMMITMENT: Contesting candidates and political parties adhered to civic campaign rules thus peace and credibility of the elections guaranteed; Informed citizenry made free and informed choices without fear of violence or intimidation and legitimacy and mandate of winning candidates and parties upheld; Candidates debates shed light on their policy perspective in the areas of gender, education health and security; Contesting candidates held accountable by the electorate through the weekly MCC Report; Complete reduction in incumbency abuse and wanton misuse of state security thus needless deaths and military brutalities eliminated.

150,000.00

Mustapha Sanah Executive Chairman nogaid_ghana@yahoo.com 03720 26166 GU34B, Gumani New Road, Tamale, Northern Region P.O.Box 1198, Tamale, Northern Region

22

Northern Sector Action on Awareness Centre Northern (Central Gonja, Gushegu,, Karaga, Tamale Metropolitan,Tolon/ Kumbungu, and Yendi Municipal)

STRENGTHENING ADVOCACY FOR TRANSPARENT AND PEACEFUL ELECTION (SAPE): Increased civic awareness on the electoral process amongst prisoners, first time voters, alleged witches, disabled persons and the general public; Increased confidence in the electoral processes by citizens as a result of their full participation and increased knowledge in the election process; Increased influence of citizens in the development priorities of constituencies.

60,000.00

Mohammed Awal Alhassan Director awalfree@yahoo.com 0372027029 Gumani old road near doo junction, Hse number GU 1014, Gumani P. O. Box TL 2425

23

Pan-African Organization for Sustainable Development (POSDEV) Ashanti | Sekyere South; Brong Ahafo | Berekum Municipal; Central | Agona East; Eastern | West Akim Municipal; Volta | Hohoe Municipal; Western | Ahanta West

PROMOTING VIOLENCE-FREE, FAIR AND TRANSPARENT GENERAL ELECTIONS THROUGH EFFECTIVE VOTER EDUCATION AND STAKEHOLDER COMMITMENT: An informed young men and women (rural, urban, tertiary level, professional, non-professionals) who turned 18 since the 2008 elections know their civic responsibilities and participate effectively in voter registration processes; Information available to the public on gaps of the voter registration process relating to young men and women who turned 18 after the last elections; Increased awareness by IGIs of possible strategies for improvement, and commitment to improve mechanisms for voter registration by young men and women.

70,000.00

Petrus Adams Programs Manager posdev@hotmail.com Community 15, Lashibi, Accra EO37 Avenon Court, Parakou Estates, 4th Close DTD

24 Partners in Participatory Development Northern (Bole and Sawla-TunapKalba)

EMPOWERING PERSONS IN 30 REMOTE COMMUNITIES PARTICULARLY WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE AGED TO REGISTER AND VOTE PROPERLY AND REDUCING VIOLENCE IN THE 2012 ELECTIONS IN BOLE AND SAWLA-TUNA KALBA DISTRICTS OF THE NORTHERN REGION: 80% of eligible voters in 30 remote communities in Bole and Sawla Tuna-Kalba District (STKD) register massively and vote correctly in the 2012 elections; Number of invalid votes reduced by 80% from over 200 spoilt ballots in the 2008 elections in the Sawla Tuna-Kalba District and about 12 in the Bole District; Number of election related conflicts during and after registration and voting reduced by 80% in Bole and Sawla Tuna-Kalba District.

50,000.00

Telly Eddie EXECUTIVE SECRETARY eddietelly@yahoo.com ADJACENT THE BOLE POST OFFICE, BOLE OR ROOM 6, NORRIP OFFICE COMPLEX, TAMALE P.O.BOX 79, BOLE, N/R

25 Penplusbytes National

ENABLING PEACEFUL, TRANSPARENT AND CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN GHANA USING NEW MEDIA: Increase in the level of new media usage for information and knowledge exchange between media and civil society organisations; Increase in the level of usage of a functional early warning system.

150,000.00

Jeremiah Sam Project Director jsam@penplusbytes.org +233 302234015 6TH Floor, Ghana Multimedia Centre, Behind Barclays Bank, High Street , Accra Central Business District , Accra P.O.BOX 10533 , AN , ACCRA NORTH , GHANA

26 Skyy Media Western | Ahanta West, Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan, Shama

2012 ELECTION WATCH: Increased voter turnout by at least 5% particularly among women and socially excluded, and reduced spoilt ballots by at least 50%; Blue print (peace pact/agreement) developed in 5 target district to regulate the conduct of political parties and major stakeholders during the electioneering campaign for a reduced tension and intimidation.

80,000.00

WILSON ARTHUR CEO skyyceo@yahoo.com Skyy House, 19/20 West Fijai, Takoradi P. O. Box MC1231, Takoradi, Western Region

27

Society for Youth Policy and Poverty Alleviation (SYPPA) Greater Accra | Adentan municipal, Ashaiman municipal, Tema Metropolitan

PROMOTING BROAD BASED CITIZENS PARTICIPATION IN ELECTORAL POLITICS AND BOTTOM-UP PEACE BUILDING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE PEACE, CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY: Informed and Increased citizens participation in the voter registration exercise and the electoral processes; Improved openness in tallying of electoral results at the polling station and collation centres.

70,000.00

Jonathan Apangabuno Aviisah Executive Director jonathanaviisah@yahoo.com Lebanon Zone 4, inside Tema High Building, Ashaiman P. O. Box AS 591 Ashaiman-Tema, Ghana

28 Sustainable Aid through Voluntary Establishment (SAVE-Ghana) Upper West | Lambussie Karni, Nadowli, Wa West

CREDIBILITY WATCH: A credible voter register is maintained in 500 polling stations in the four districts of the Upper West Region; The vote casting and counting process in 500 polling stations in the four districts of the Upper West Region is free of manipulation; 20 parliamentary aspirants and 200 party executives in four districts of the Upper West Region committed to peace-building and conduct their campaigns in a peaceful manner; The election process in 400 marginalized communities in the four districts of the Upper West Region is violence-free and acceptable by all.

50,000.00

Kassim K. Kingsley Executive Director kingsley.kanton@saveghana.org Kpaguri Extention Post Office Box 74,Tumu

29

THE ARK FOUNDATION, GHANA Ashanti | Kumasi Metropolitan, Eastern | East Akim Municipal, New-Juaben Municipal, Greater Accra | Accra Metropolitan

THE NUISANCE PROJECTYOUNG WOMEN SPEAK PEACE TO POWER": For young women to have presence and visibility in the peace processes towards elections 2012; Active participation and accountability from identified key actors in leadership and actors in the public arena for peaceful elections; Processes involved in the project reviewed through tools like questionnaires, interviews, reports, review meetings, follow-up meetings and lessons learned documented for future reference and program design; and evaluation proves efficiency and effectiveness of project. The media nuisance campaign young trained women from the strategy meetings will be unleashed on media houses to emphasis consistently the benefits of having a peace agenda.

200,000.00

MARIAN ATTA-BOAHENE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS attaboahene@yahoo.com QUEEN'S STREET, ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION ROAD, HAATSO, ACCRA P. O. BOX AT 1230, ACHIMOTA, ACCRA

30 Voice of People with Disability Ghana (VOICE) Volta | Adaklu-Anyigbe

HO EAST CONSTITUENCY - ELECTION 2012 PROJECT: Political parties and aspiring parliamentarians in the Ho East Constituency conduct peaceful and issue based electoral campaign for election 2012; Voters in the Ho East Constituency make informed choices of candidates and programs at the polls in December 2012.

36,280.75

Francis Asong Director info@voiceghana.org 03620 25326 Adjacent Teachers' Resource Centre, Near World Vision Ho-Kpodzi, Ho - Volta Region P.O. Box HP 843, Ho, Volta Region

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WACAM Ashanti | Obuasi Municipal; Brong Ahafo| Asutifi, Nkoranza North; Eastern | Atiwa, Fanteakwa, Kwaebibirem; Western | Ahanta West,Ellembele, Jomoro, Nzema East Municipal, Prestea-Huni Valley, Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal; Upper East| Kassena Nankana West

Advocating for political parties manifestoes to reflect mining, environment and community concerns: Platforms created for discussing mining and environmental issues in mining communities during political party electioneering campaign, and Political parties sensitised to commit themselves to Peaceful election based on issues relating to the environment and mining in 2012 elections.

100,000.00

Hannah Owusu-Koranteng Deputy Executive Director kowus75@yahoo.com Community 4, U/16, Tema P.O. Box CO 1816, Tema

32 WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUIDLING (WANEP) National

Transforming the Culture of Political Violence: Building Capacity for Response: Capacity of key stakeholders in Dialogue and Mediation is strengthened towards the prevention of political violence in Elections 2012; Political violence and intolerance is reduced in 2012 Elections; A monitoring mechanism for early warning towards peaceful elections in 2012 is operational.

100,000.00

Emmanuel Habuka Bombande Executive Director ebombande@wanep.org 00233 302775977 / 2775975 POST OFFICE ROAD, OPPOSITE SUNSHINE PHOTOS, Tamale P.O Box 963, Tamale

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Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF) Eastern | Suhum/ Kraboa; Greater Accra | Ga West Municipal; Volta| Akatsi

Monitoring the Participation of Young Men and Women in the 2012 Voter Registration Process: An informed young men and women (rural, urban, tertiary level, professional, non-professionals) who turned 18 since the 2008 elections know their civic responsibilities and participate effectively in voter registration processes; Information available to the public on gaps of the voter registration process relating to young men and women who turned 18 after the last elections; Increased awareness by IGIs of possible strategies for improvement, and commitment to improve mechanisms for voter registration by young men and women.

78,204.00

Frannk Bodza Programme Manager, Governance fbodza@yahoo.com 020 921 1931 Premises of Christian Council, Lokko Road Osu, Accra P. O. Box LG488, Legon, Accra

34 Youth Action on Reproductive Order (YARO) Upper West| Sissala West

The Northern Ghana Debate to Peace Projects: Significant reduction in the incidence of election related violence in target regions contributing to free and fair elections; To increase the commitment to and support for peaceful election by forty (40) aspiring parliamentary candidates and 1500 campaign team members; To improve public interest, active participation and political accountability of 25000 eligible voters in the 2012 electoral process leading to free, fair and credible elections by 31st December 2012; Improved awareness, knowledge and participation of vulnerable populations in the democratic process; To contribute to improved election media reportage by 20 electronic and print media houses in the Northern and Upper West Region by 31st December, 2012.

40,000.00

Douri Hajei Benin Executive Director yaroghoffice@gmail.com Gurugu Yelpalsi (on the Kumbungu road), Tamale P. O. Box TL1970, Tamale

35

Youth Alive Northern | Tamale Metropolitan; Upper East | Bolgatanga Municipal, Kassena/ Nankana; Upper West | Wa Municipal

Youth for participatory and violence free Election 2012; 2000 Street youth participation increased in registration and voting in election 2012 in a violence free manner

80,000.00

AGNES CHIRAVIRA DIRECTOR info@youthaliveghana.org Kumasi Road, Opposite Lamashegu Police Post, Tamale P.O.Box TL 1708, Tamale

36 Youth and Women Empowerment (YOWE) Eastern | Lower Manya Krobo, Upper Manya Krobo

Securing participatory and peaceful election in 2012: At least 90% of people aged 18 years and above (women, men, disables, youth, prisoners) in the 3 constituencies actively participated in the electoral processes; Potential electoral conflicts that could emerge as a result of ceding Akuse (previously in Lower Manya Krobo District in Eastern Region) to Dangme West District in the Greater Accra Region are prevented

35,000.00

Richard Azina Nartey Executive Director richazinart@yahoo.co.uk House Number J247/7, Kpongunor-Odjadornya, Odumase-Krobo, Eastern Region, Ghana Post Office Box 237, Odumase-Krobo, Eastern Region, Ghana

STEERING COMMITTEE APPROVALS - STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES (ELECTION)

ORGANISATION Project Key Results Offered

Budget Approved

(USD) GSC Members' Recommendation

1 Child Rights International (CRI) Building political party consensus on education policies: Secured commitment of political parties on implementing ESP 2010-2020 and Civil Society education manifesto; Developed Legislative Instrument for ESP 2010-2020 advocated.

120,000.00

Appiah Bright Executive Director briahus@yahoo.com Dzorwulu Last Chance, near UBA P.O Box NT102 Accra Newtown, Accra

2 Ghana Network for Peacebuilding (GHANEP)

Youth in Election Project-Violence Prevention (YiEL-VIP): To enhance the capacity of Youth Leaders of political parties in 7 regions and in 7 conflict hotspots to resolve conflicts in their communities; To pick up and report election related conflict signals to Ghanawarn (Early Warning System). There are two types of reports from GHANAWARN that are important for timely response to early warning signals -Incident Reports and National Early Warning Alert. Incident reports are sent onto the national early warning system (GHANAWARN) from trained people and from the public; and depending on the seriousness of the threat, are sent directly or immediately to appropriate bodies for timely intervention. Those incident reports that require immediate response from security and other agencies before they become very violent are sent to them through phone text, phone calls, emails etc for their immediate response.

200,000.00

Justin Bayor National Network Coordinator (NNC) jbayor@ghanep.org 03720-22464 Tamale Post Office Road, Opposite Sunshine Photos P.O.Box 963, Tamale

3 Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)

Using Media to Promote Decent Language, Issues-based Campaigning for a Peaceful, Free and Fair Elections in Ghana in 2012: To have media organisations commit to focusing on using decent language in campaign reporting and to also insist on the use of decent language on the programmes and in their publications by political parties and their representatives; To have political parties agree and commit to using decent language in their campaigning; To monitor campaign activities on social media networks and expose indecent/improper expressions on those networks by political parties, their representatives and candidates; To monitor and publish on weekly basis, findings on campaign language of political parties and the media. This will be achieved by holding a consultation meeting with the media managers of the participating radio stations where the MFWA will sign an MOU with them agreeing to commit to the use of decent language on their stations by program staff and all those who appear on it; the monitors who will to be contracted in this project will produce weekly reports, check compliance of participating radio stations to the use of decent language and report accordingly and when a particular radio station is found violating the provisions of the MOU, the MFWA will have an engagement with that station to draw its attention and get it to comply.

150,000.00

Braimah Sulemana Deputy Executive Director sulemana@mediafound.org 0302 242470 30 Duade Street, Kokomlemle P.O. Box LG 730, Legon Accra

STEERING COMMITTEE APPROVALS - STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES (ELECTION)

ORGANISATION Project Key Results Offered

Budget Approved

(USD) GSC Members' Recommendation

4 Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)

The IEA Presidential Debates: The successful conduct of 2 Presidential Debate that involves the participation and commitment of all four Political Parties with representation in Parliament; The Debates are widely reported and disseminated across the country educating the electorate on the policies of the various candidates is a key part of these events and it is important that they reach as wide an audience as possible; The Debates contribute to the peaceful and issues-based conduct of the elections this is an integral part of the Debates. By demonstrating to the wider electorate that elections are about a battle of ideas and policies and not fists, the Debates can (and have done in the past) have a tangible impact on reducing tensions and promoting peaceful campaigning.

201,100.00

Jean Mensa Executive Director iea@ieagh.org 0302-244716/226333 No.28 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra (behind GNAT Heights building) P.O. Box OS 1936, Christianborg, Accra

5 Intergrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC)

Cross-party pact on transparent, accountable, equitable and sustainable governance and management of Ghana's natural resources (Pre-elections): A sensitive and aware population to the importance of a long term national development plan to guide our developmental outcomes; Political parties, labour front, employers front sign unto a social pact which will guide their activities and outcomes; A signed onto social pact document by the three groups of Ghanaians- political parties, employers association and labour front (TUC); An aware civil society which monitors social pact implementation; A long term national development plan; A national development planning commission which is more active and infused with members of all registered political parties and independent of political oversight. The issue of the reconstitution of the NDPC to respond to the social pact among others has been presented to the Constitutional Review Commission as derived from initial consultation processes so far. ISODEC, working with other civil society groups, is also using this period before the 2012 elections to push the processes because political parties are developing their manifestos and want citizen support. There will be consultations with Expanded Leadership in Parliament, Political Parties, Labour (TUC and other unions) Employers, media, civil society groups at the national and at the regional levels and other citizens, including decentralized governance structures. The Council of State would be informed about the processes after the consultations have ended.

200,179.00

Yakubu Zacharia DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES ZAYAKUBU@YAHOO.COM 233 302 254918/21 WAWA STREET, C842/4, KOKOMLEMLE P.O.BOX MP2989, MAMPROBI, ACCRA

6 Christian Council of Ghana (CCG)

Eminent persons group (pre/post elections): Establish an eminent group who will be hosted by the CCG throughout the electioneering period. This group will include personalities who are highly respected, non-partisan and understand the significance of development in a peaceful environment. The eminent group seeks to improve tolerance and political maturity by engaging political parties to solicit their commitment to a peaceful election publicly; establish a relationship with the political parties to facilitate the work of the Eminent Group in mediating disputes on a periodic basis and in emergency situations; taking cognizance of the role of the media in either fostering peace or fuelling violence the Group will engage them for commitment to peaceful reportage while engaging them periodically as a way of monitoring reportage and reminding them of their commitment; in its bid to contribute to a peaceful post election, the Transition team(s) where applicable will be engaged to ensure that there is clarity in transition process and the spirit of transition is adhered to by all parties involved to ensure peace prevails.

120,000.00

Fred Deegbe General Secretary christiancouncil@4u.com.gh Awula Kpakpa Street, F146/2 Lokko Road Osu Box GP 919, Accra

STEERING COMMITTEE APPROVALS - STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES (ELECTION)

ORGANISATION Project Key Results Offered

Budget Approved

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7 Ghana Community Radio Network (GCRN)

Communities and their Community Radio Station A Dialogic, Pro-People Approach to the 2012 Elections: Through a participatory community consultation process facilitated by 12 Community Radio stations in 8 out of the 10 Regions of Ghana, and in collaboration with relevant IGIs, they seek to generate three key documents that represent the perspectives and priorities of disadvantaged communities, especially the least-voiced: (i) A Community Electoral Code of Conduct to guide community members/leaders and political parties/candidates; (ii) A People's Manifesto; and (iii) A Parliamentary Scorecard that represents the perspectives and experiences of community members, particularly women and youths and others who are least voiced. Interactive broadcast programmes integrating field recordings, especially of the least-voiced, with studio-based resource persons and phone-ins will be used to build consensus around these documents, including among political parties/candidates. They will be used as guideposts for promoting peaceful, orderly elections where candidates are accountable to community members.

200,000.00

Wilna Quarmyne Administrator/Coordinator administrator@ghanacommunityradio.org

0302 516441 Addis Ababa Street, corner Lagos Avenue, East Legon, Accra P O Box KA9482, Accra

8 National Media Commission (NMC)

Professionalism in key practice in the media to ensure the release of unbiased and credible information irrespective of the interest of owners; Responsible media practice which will smoothen any perceived community conflicts; Strict adherence of Guidelines for fair and equitable coverage of political parties by the state-owned media; Close collaboration with the Advertising Association of Ghana and the political parties; Co-regulation with the NCA on frequency and content management to close the gab regulation in the current scenario; Adoption of a policy with the Electoral Commission to regulate political advertising and campaign

100,000.00

George Sarpong Executive Director georgeksarpong@yahoo.co.uk 0302666409 ABDUL GAMEL NASSAR ROAD, ACCRA P. O. Box SD 114, Accra

9 Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA)

Together with members, develop a code of ethics which will ensure that all members adhere to the use of non-inflammatory language during elections; Develop a framework that will monitor the programmes of members and bring to account those who breach the code.

200,000.00

GERALD ANKRAH EXECUTIVE SECRETARY gerank00@gmail.com 0302 251910 C389/4, HOMOWO AVENUE, KOKOMLEMLE PMB 51, KANDA POST OFFICE, ACCRA