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.
Capturing moments of impact and transformation across communities
A human-centered society free from all forms of violence
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.
Dignity for all, regardless of gender or background
Culturally sensitive, diverse participation
Transparent operations and impact reporting
Youth at the forefront of driving change
Dedicated leaders driving peace and empowerment across Northern Ghana
Executive Director
Provides strategic leadership and oversees organizational operations to advance EMCEP's mission and objectives.
Deputy Executive Director
Supports executive leadership and coordinates organizational activities to ensure effective program implementation.
Director for Finance & Administration
Manages financial operations and administrative functions to ensure organizational efficiency and compliance.
Director for Programs
Oversees program development and implementation to maximize impact and achieve organizational goals.
Director for Media and Communication
Manages media relations and communications strategy to enhance organizational visibility and outreach.
Director for Publications
Leads content creation and publication initiatives to document and share organizational knowledge and insights.
Project Coordinator
Coordinates project activities and ensures timely delivery of initiatives across all organizational programs.
Gender Advisor
Provides expertise on gender integration and ensures inclusive approaches across all organizational activities.
Accountant
Manages financial records and accounting operations to ensure fiscal transparency and organizational compliance.
Five key thematic areas driving our peacebuilding initiatives
Mediation, trauma healing, reconciliation, and comprehensive peacebuilding programs that address root causes of conflict.
Countering radicalization through strategic youth engagement and community-based prevention strategies.
Leadership training and civic education programs that empower young people to participate meaningfully in governance.
Livelihood programs aligned with youth development, including business development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Addressing resource-based conflicts and implementing eco-peace initiatives for environmental sustainability.
Innovative programs designed to create lasting peace and empowerment
Youth-led education and dialogues promoting tolerance and peacebuilding across communities.
Community-based activities specifically designed for effective peacebuilding and reconciliation.
Climate conflict resolution and environmental education for sustainable peace initiatives.
Comprehensive gender-based violence prevention and response program promoting safe communities.
Business development and entrepreneurship programs creating economic opportunities for peace.
Stay informed about our peacebuilding initiatives and community impact
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Communities engaged in dialogue and reconciliation
Reduction in school-based conflicts in target areas
Strategic partnerships forged for scalable impact
Building strategic alliances for sustainable peace and development
Peace and security training
Denmark’s diplomatic mission in Ghana
Global youth peacebuilding network
Peace, Love & Tolerance
Girls-led advocacy for education, health
overnment ministry for environment, science, and tech
Ghana's environmental regulatory agency
Youth network for development advocacy
Youth-driven social-justice movement
Facilitating Youth Development
Ghanaian development & research organization
Fostering Social Equity
Gender equality and women's empowerment
Regional peace network coordination
National peace architecture
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