Empowerment Centre for Peacebuilding

Building Peace through Empowerment

EMCEP is a dynamic youth-led non-governmental organization based in Northern Ghana, creating sustainable peace through empowerment, education, and innovation. Since 2022, we have trained thousands of young peacebuilders with deliberate inclusion of women and marginalized groups.

Our Impact in Numbers

8,000+
Annual Beneficiaries
55%
Female Participation
3,000+
Youth Trained
28
Communities Engaged

About EMCEP

A human-centered society free from all forms of violence

Our Vision & Mission

Vision: A human-centered society free from all forms of violence.


Mission: To provide empowerment programs and opportunities to enable communities and individuals to identify and address insecurities for peacebuilding.



Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Tamale, EMCEP has rapidly grown to become a recognized voice in peacebuilding across Northern Ghana and beyond.

Core Values


Mutual Respect

Dignity for all, regardless of gender or background

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Inclusivity

Culturally sensitive, diverse participation

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Accountability

Transparent operations and impact reporting

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Youth Leadership

Youth at the forefront of driving change

Meet Our Team

Dedicated leaders driving peace and empowerment across Northern Ghana

Amb. Abdul-Muhsin M. Saani

Executive Director

Provides strategic leadership and oversees organizational operations to advance EMCEP's mission and objectives.

Ehisan Mohammed

Deputy Executive Director

Supports executive leadership and coordinates organizational activities to ensure effective program implementation.

Ahmed Yakubu

Director for Finance & Administration

Manages financial operations and administrative functions to ensure organizational efficiency and compliance.

Mohammed Ridwan

Director for Programs

Oversees program development and implementation to maximize impact and achieve organizational goals.

Anass Tieni Kamaldeen

Director for Media and Communication

Manages media relations and communications strategy to enhance organizational visibility and outreach.

Salifu Abdul Wadud

Director for Publications

Leads content creation and publication initiatives to document and share organizational knowledge and insights.

Abdul Rauf Mahama

Project Coordinator

Coordinates project activities and ensures timely delivery of initiatives across all organizational programs.

Elsie Winimi Kusaah

Gender Advisor

Provides expertise on gender integration and ensures inclusive approaches across all organizational activities.

Fuseini Abdul-Basit

Accountant

Manages financial records and accounting operations to ensure fiscal transparency and organizational compliance.

Our Focus Areas

Five key thematic areas driving our peacebuilding initiatives

Conflict Management & Peacebuilding

Mediation, trauma healing, reconciliation, and comprehensive peacebuilding programs that address root causes of conflict.

Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE)

Countering radicalization through strategic youth engagement and community-based prevention strategies.

Governance & Youth Development

Leadership training and civic education programs that empower young people to participate meaningfully in governance.

Sustainable Development

Livelihood programs aligned with youth development, including business development and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Climate Change & Security

Addressing resource-based conflicts and implementing eco-peace initiatives for environmental sustainability.

Our Flagship Programs

Innovative programs designed to create lasting peace and empowerment

LET'S TALK PEACE

Youth-led education and dialogues promoting tolerance and peacebuilding across communities.

SUHUDOO TREAT

Community-based activities specifically designed for effective peacebuilding and reconciliation.

ECO-PEACE

Climate conflict resolution and environmental education for sustainable peace initiatives.

SGBV 4 PEACE

Comprehensive gender-based violence prevention and response program promoting safe communities.

EMPOWERMENT 4 PEACE

Business development and entrepreneurship programs creating economic opportunities for peace.

Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about our peacebuilding initiatives and community impact

News 1
Programs
Dec 10, 2024

Eco-Peace Initiative Launches in Tamale

Climate change and resource conflicts addressed through innovative environmental peacebuilding program...

By Field Team 3 min read
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News 2
Impact
Dec 8, 2024

Women's Leadership in Peacebuilding

Celebrating the achievements of female peace ambassadors in our communities...

By Research Team 4 min read
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News 3
Partnerships
Dec 5, 2024

New Partnership with UN Women

Strategic alliance formed to enhance gender-inclusive peacebuilding initiatives...

By Leadership 2 min read
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News 4
Events
Dec 1, 2024

Peace Dialogues Connect Communities

Inter-community dialogue sessions foster understanding and reconciliation...

By Program Team 6 min read
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News 5
Research
Nov 28, 2024

Youth-Led Peacebuilding Report

Comprehensive study reveals impact of youth engagement in conflict prevention...

By Research Unit 8 min read
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Recent Impact at a Glance

3,000+

Youth trained in peacebuilding

28

Communities engaged in dialogue and reconciliation

Notable

Reduction in school-based conflicts in target areas

10+

Strategic partnerships forged for scalable impact

Our Partners

Building strategic alliances for sustainable peace and development

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

Peace and security training

Embassy of Denmark

Denmark’s diplomatic mission in Ghana

United network of young peace builders (UNOY)

Global youth peacebuilding network

African Students For Interfaith Tolerance

Peace, Love & Tolerance

Girls Advocasy Network

Girls-led advocacy for education, health

Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology

overnment ministry for environment, science, and tech

Environmental Protection Agency

Ghana's environmental regulatory agency

AFRI-YOUTH

Youth network for development advocacy

ActionAid Activista Ghana

Youth-driven social-justice movement

National Youth Authority

Facilitating Youth Development

EduGha Institute for Social Development (EISD)

Ghanaian development & research organization

Swida Ghana

Fostering Social Equity

UN Women

Gender equality and women's empowerment

West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)

Regional peace network coordination

National Peace Council

National peace architecture

Become a Partner

Join us in building sustainable peace through strategic partnerships and collaborative action.

Partner with Us

Get Involved

Join us in building peace through empowerment

Contact Information

Location
BA759, Damata Street, Gumani, Near Kesmi FM.
GPS
NS-189-9836

Ways to Support Us:

  • 💰 Funding: Sponsor a peace program
  • 🤝 Volunteering: Join our field teams
  • 📢 Advocacy: Amplify our campaigns

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