Songtaba

🌟 #𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 | 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

For decades, hundreds of women accused of witchcraft in Northern Ghana have been forced to live in fear, and isolation. Today, that narrative is changing.

At Songtaba, we have remained at the forefront of advocacy for the protection and rights of vulnerable women, championing efforts that contributed to the national conversation around the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 and the urgent need to criminalize witchcraft accusations and related .

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱.

Through sustained engagement with authorities, leaders, institutions, and partners, two of the six identified witch camps in Northern Ghana, 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗶, have been successfully abolished. This means dozens of women have been supported in rebuilding their lives, reconnecting with their families, and reclaiming their dignity and .

But our work is not done.

Four camps still remain and many women continue to face stigma, violence and discrimination simply because of beliefs and accusations.

This Impact Tuesday, we celebrate progress, but we also renew our commitment to a Ghana where no woman is persecuted, displaced or denied her rights because of an accusation of witchcraft.

Every camp is more than a milestone. It is a restored life, a reunited family and a step closer to justice.

Together, we can end witchcraft accusations and create communities where dignity, safety, and human rights prevail for all.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As we celebrate Founder’s Day, let us remember the of our forefathers. Their resilience proves that unity and patriotism are the true keys to progress. Let us keep working together for a brighter future.

𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒔, 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲s 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱.

A new chapter has begun for young women in Gushegu Municipal Assembly and Tolon District as they graduate under the Empowering Female Youth in Northern Ghana initiative, Implemented by Songtaba under the Employee Innovation Fund (EIF) of the Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), the initiative equipped participants with practical skills, confidence and start-up support to help them build sustainable livelihoods.

The ceremony brought together the Municipal Chief Executive of Gushegu and a traditional chief from Lalgu, who celebrated the graduates and encouraged them to put their training into . They reminded the young women that local authorities remain available to provide guidance and support as they transition from trainees to entrepreneurs.

These are not only gaining skills they are gaining the tools to shape their futures, support their families, create opportunities for others and contribute to the development of their communities.

At Songtaba, we are proud of every graduate and excited to witness the impact of their determination, resilience and ambition.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀! 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 𝗚𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲.



Mastercard Foundation Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Adam Lamnatu

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘁.

When women are given a seat at the table, communities gain more than , they gain lived experiences, local knowledge and powerful pathways to peace.

From 9–10 September 2026, the Executive Director of Songtaba, Hajia Lamnatu Adam, joined women community leaders from six West African countries in Dakar Senegal, for a regional meeting by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ( ) Regional Office for West and Central Africa.

The meeting brought together women who are actively contributing to preventing violent , strengthening social cohesion, and building resilient communities across West Africa.

A key focus was the validation of stakeholder findings from border communities ensuring that the realities, vulnerabilities and resilience strategies of women and communities are reflected in future interventions.

Through experience-sharing and dialogue, participants explored for cross-border cooperation and stronger women's leadership in peacebuilding and community resilience.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻.

𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮 celebrates Hajia Lamnatu Adam's participation in this important regional dialogue and remains committed to advancing women's leadership, empowerment and meaningful participation in building peaceful and resilient communities.



UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Amnesty International Ghana ActionAid Ghana Plan International Ghana STAR-Ghana Foundation OXFAM in Ghana SOS Children's Villages in Ghana Adam Lamnatu Norsaac UNDP Ghana UNFPA

NORGHA 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 💙🧡

Behind every , connection, idea and unforgettable moment were people who showed up, contributed and believed in the vision.

To our speakers, facilitators, youth delegates, partners, media, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, we say a Big THANK YOU! 🙏🏾

Your time, voices, energy, expertise, and support helped make NORGHA 2026 a platform for young people to learn, connect, speak, lead and inspire change.

These cards are a small reflection of our big appreciation.

NORGHA_2026 may be over, but the movement continues. Watch out for more exciting updates on what we have this year and what is to come

OXFAM in Ghana SWIDA GHANA ActionAid Ghana - RAINS School for Life Ghana

🌍 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 | 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚, 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 🇪🇹

From 1–5 September, Songtaba 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮, 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 a significant continental platform bringing together actors committed to advancing the care agenda in Africa.

As a member of the 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, also participated in a strategic meeting to reflect on and discuss the ongoing 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁.

The provided an important space for partners to share experiences, lessons, emerging evidence and practical approaches for taking successful care from local interventions to solutions that can influence systems, policies and communities at scale.

For , this engagement goes beyond participation. It is an opportunity to 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 to a growing continental movement that recognizes care work as fundamental to gender equality, economic empowerment and sustainable development.

Care is not “women’s work.” Care is 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.The future we envision for African women, girls, families and communities must include systems that recognize, value and the burden of care work.

As Africa moves towards stronger care systems, Songtaba remains committed to contributing to conversations and innovations that transform the burden of unpaid care and create more equitable opportunities for women and girls.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮.🌍✨



Clcd Ghana Africa Center For Democracy and Socio-Economic Development Adam Lamnatu

𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

On 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Songtaba hosted its 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 bringing together 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ women leaders, emerging , advocates and key stakeholders from MMDAs, public institutions, academia and civil society, to confront one question: what will it take for women’s participation in governance to become women’s power in governance?

The were honest. A keynote unpacking the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act into real, district-level action. A panel naming the structural and socio-cultural barriers women face and what it takes to break them.

By the end of the day, regional priorities were clearly defined, with institutional commitments firmly on the table

The has ended. The work has not. It continues in our communities, our institutions, and every room where decisions are made without enough women in it.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.



ActionAid Ghana Faith to Action Network OXFAM in Ghana Plan International Ghana UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Amnesty International Ghana Norsaac SAVE-Ghana RISE-Ghana SOS Children's Villages in Ghana Adam Lamnatu STAR-Ghana Foundation

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯 | 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🌱💡

Day 3 of was a blend of learning, dialogue, creativity, and practical skills development, with young people taking the lead in shaping conversations that matter to them.

Youth-led breakout sessions explored critical issues, including STI , menstrual health, advocacy, and gender-based violence, creating safe spaces for learning, sharing experiences, and building knowledge.

The day also featured practical skills training in creative business, content creation, and development, equipping young people with tools to turn their ideas into action and strengthen their leadership.

📸 Flip through to see the beautiful moments, powerful conversations, and highlights from today’s sessions!

OXFAM in Ghana Songtaba SWIDA GHANA

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔..

Every who steps forward to lead, contest, speak, or take her place in decision-making is helping to break barriers and pave the way for others.

It is inspiring meeting women who have risen through , , and hard work—women whose journeys remind us that with courage and perseverance, barriers can be broken and possibilities expanded.

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦. 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣. 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥.

The conversation is no longer just about for women it is about ensuring that women are present, heard, influential and actively shaping the decisions that affect our lives and communities.

At this conference, reminded us that representation is only the beginning. The real goal is to move 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, from presence to influence, and from participation to power.

Every woman who steps forward to lead, contest, speak or take her place in decision-making is helping to break barriers and open the way for others.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱.