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GiveRadar tracks 2,636 NGOs and charities in Ghana, drawn from Ghana's register of non-profit organizations. Registration records that an organization is incorporated and licensed to operate, not that a regulator vetted its cause, governance or finances, so these are registered NGOs rather than vetted charities. Search free by cause, region, and city.

2,636
Registered NGOs
41.5%
Registration number on file
Community Development
Largest cause area
1 per 13,302
Residents per organization
Matt Timmermans Reviewed by Matt Timmermans Founder of GiveRadar · Checked August 23, 2026
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Home of Care and Protection

Tema, Greater Accra · Human Services ·

37

Bridgeway Foundation LBG

Accra, Greater Accra · Human Services ·

37

Challenging Heights

Winneba, Central · Human Services ·

37

Friends of Adaklu

Ho, Volta Region, Volta · Human Services ·

35

Asaasiam Vision International

Nkawkw, Eastern · Human Services ·

35

Child Survival Aid Ghana

Accra, Greater Accra · Education ·

35

Girls Empowerment Mission (GEM-GHANA)

Tamale, Northern · Human Services ·

35

Mother of all Nations Foundation

Accra, Greater Accra · Education ·

35

My Hereafter Project

Tamale, Northern · Human Services ·

35

Pinasol Foundation

Ashanti · Human Services ·

35

Seek And Save Mission Ministries

Agona Nyakrom, Central · Human Services ·

35

Women Initiative and Children Empowerment Foundation LBG

Techiman, Bono East · Animal Welfare ·

32

The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA

Accra, Greater Accra · Education

31

Care International

Ho Municipality, Volta · Arts & Culture ·

31

Clinton Health Access Initiative

Adentan Municipal, Greater Accra · Health ·

31

Ghana Center for Democratic Development

Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra · Social Services ·

31

Luminos Fund(ghana)

Ayawaso West Wougon, Greater Accra · Community Development ·

31

Media foundation for West Africa

Adentan Municipal, Greater Accra · Social Services ·

31

Technoserve

Ayawaso West, Greater Accra · Social Services ·

31

World Cocoa Foundation (Ghana)

ayawaso west wuogon, Greater Accra · Community Development ·

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The register at a glance

How many NGOs are there in Ghana?

GiveRadar tracks 2,636 NGOs and charities in Ghana, drawn from Ghana's register of non-profit organizations. 1,094 of them (42%) carry an official registration number, and the average integrity assessment across Ghanaian rows is 25 out of 100.

Whole-register totals
2,636 Registered NGOs
41.5% Carry a Registration number 1,094 of them
1 per 13,302 Residents per organization Against a population of 35,064,272 (World Bank, 2025)
24.7/100 Average integrity assessment A measure of disclosure, not impact or effectiveness

The low average reflects what the register holds, not how any one organization is run: it is a bare register, so GiveRadar has a website for only 45 of the Ghanaian organizations (1.7%) and an email for 24 (0.9%), and no financial accounts or governance detail, which means they score low on disclosure by default. NGO registration in Ghana is a two-step process, and the register records that an organization completed it, not that anyone rated its work.

By category

What causes do Ghana's NGOs and charities support?

Community development is by far the largest cause category among the Ghanaian NGOs and charities GiveRadar tracks, with 1,460 organizations, followed by education at 341, health at 154, religion at 152, environment at 72 and youth development at 66. These categories are inferred from each organization's recorded activity.

01 Community Development 1,460 55% 02 Education 341 13% 03 Health 153 6% 04 Religion 152 6% 05 Environment 73 3% 06 Youth Development 66 3% 07 Advocacy & Civil Rights 66 3% 08 Arts & Culture 50 2% 09 Social Services 41 2% 10 Science & Technology 36 1% 11 Human Services 30 1% 12 Disaster Relief 18 1%
Location of nonprofits in Ghana

Where in Ghana are its NGOs and charities based?

Ghana's NGOs and charities are based across all 16 regions, and GiveRadar places 2,117 of the 2,636 (80%) in one, from the recorded address. Greater Accra, home to the capital, holds the most by far at 1,305, followed by the Northern region at 190, Ashanti at 162, Central at 97 and Volta at 81.

Organization density
Each region shaded by registered NGOs. Boundaries: geoBoundaries.

Registered NGOs by region

01 Greater Accra 1,304 61.6% 02 Northern 190 9% 03 Ashanti 162 7.7% 04 Central 97 4.6% 05 Volta 81 3.8% 06 Eastern 74 3.5% 07 Upper East 50 2.4% 08 Western 43 2% 09 Bono 41 1.9% 10 Upper West 22 1%

Ghana's registered NGOs are heavily concentrated in Greater Accra, which alone holds well over half of those GiveRadar can place, with the Northern and Ashanti regions next. A recorded address is where an organization registered, not a map of where its work reaches, and NGOs cluster in the capital where registration and donors are.

Data sources

Where does GiveRadar's Ghana data come from?

GiveRadar's Ghana data comes from Ghana's register of non-profit organizations. NGOs there follow a two-step path: they incorporate as a company limited by guarantee at the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act 2019, then obtain an operating licence from the Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat under the 2020 NPO Policy. The register records existence and regulatory standing, not audited financial accounts.

NPOS active-NPO register npos.mogcsp.gov.gh ↗
The Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat's public search for currently licensed NPOs, showing region, category, licence dates and good-standing status
2,636 records 100% coverage
Office of the Registrar of Companies orc.gov.gh ↗
Where an NGO first incorporates as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 2019; its name search confirms corporate existence
Ghana Revenue Authority (charitable status) gra.gov.gh ↗
The tax authority that separately approves an organization as a charitable organisation for income-tax purposes under section 97 of Act 896
One GiveRadar profile
2,636
Share of profiles carrying each field
Financial return 0.7%
Expense breakdown 0%
Website 1.7%
Contact email 0.9%
Freshness

How current is GiveRadar's Ghana data?

August 23, 2026 Register last refreshed The most recent full pass over the Ghana register data. Any profile with its own newer edit carries that later date instead.
August 23, 2026 This page last reviewed When the figures, wording and sources on this page were last checked against the register.

GiveRadar refreshes its Ghana data in periodic bulk passes rather than a live feed. Because licensing runs through the NPO Secretariat and renews annually, a very recent registration, a lapsed licence or a change of status may not be reflected here yet.

Learn more with our country guide

Giving in Ghana

How the charity sector is regulated, what kinds of nonprofits operate, and how to evaluate them before you give.

How many NGOs are there in Ghana, and who registers them?

GiveRadar tracks 2,636 NGOs and charities in Ghana. They come from Ghana's register of non-profit organizations, where registering an NGO is a two-step process. An organization first incorporates as a company limited by guarantee at the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act 2019.

It then applies to the Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat for an operating licence under the 2020 NPO Policy and Directives, a role the Department of Social Welfare long held. Registration records existence and regulatory standing, not that a regulator vetted an organization's work.

What does NGO registration in Ghana prove, and what does it not?

It proves that an organization is incorporated and, when licensed, in current regulatory good standing, not that it is an effective or trustworthy charity. A current NPO licence supports a finding of compliance, since licensed NGOs renew annually and file audited reports.

It is not a rating of impact, cost-effectiveness or governance quality. Ghana also has no single registered-charity status: incorporation, NPO licensing and tax approval are three separate things, so a listing here is a registered NGO, not a vetted charity.

Are NGOs in Ghana tax-exempt, and are donations deductible?

Not automatically, and only through a separate approval. An organization must apply to the Ghana Revenue Authority for charitable-organisation approval under section 97 of the Income Tax Act 2015, and its business income remains taxable.

For a donor, a gift is deductible under section 100 only when the recipient holds an unexpired section 97 approval, and the donor must file a claim with the tax office. Being incorporated or NPO-licensed is not enough on its own.

How do you check a Ghanaian NGO before you donate?

Search the NPO Secretariat's public register to confirm an organization's licence is current and in good standing. A recognisable name is not a substitute for confirming registration and status.

  • Check the NPOS active-NPO register for the organization's licence and good-standing status.
  • Confirm its incorporation through the Registrar of Companies name search.
  • For a tax deduction, ask for its Ghana Revenue Authority section 97 approval.
  • See GiveRadar's integrity score methodology for what each data point proves.

How can you donate to charities and NGOs in Ghana?

Ghana's NGOs work across community development, education, health and religion, most of them based in Greater Accra and the larger regional capitals. Choose a cause deliberately, verify the recipient and use only payment details the organization itself publishes.

  • Explore Ghanaian NGOs by region, from Greater Accra to the Northern and Ashanti regions, and compare those serving the outcome you value.
  • Confirm the recipient's NPO licence and incorporation before giving.
  • Give through the organization's own confirmed bank details or a secure, published payment channel.
  • Keep the receipt. See GiveRadar's guidance for donors for more checks.
FAQ

Common questions

How do you register an NGO in Ghana?

NGO registration in Ghana is a two-step process. An organization first incorporates as a company limited by guarantee at the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act 2019, then applies to the Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat for an operating licence under the 2020 NPO Policy and Directives.

Are the organizations on GiveRadar's Ghana page vetted charities?

No, they are registered NGOs, not vetted charities. Incorporation and NPO licensing confirm that an organization exists and is in regulatory good standing; neither certifies impact, cost-effectiveness or governance quality, and Ghana has no single registered-charity status of that kind.

Are NGOs in Ghana tax-exempt, and are donations deductible?

Ghanaian NGOs are not automatically tax-exempt, and donations are not automatically deductible. An organization must apply separately to the Ghana Revenue Authority for charitable-organisation approval under section 97 of the Income Tax Act 2015, and its business income stays taxable. A donor can deduct a gift only to a recipient that holds an unexpired section 97 approval, under section 100.

What is the NPO Secretariat, and is there an NPO Act in Ghana?

The Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat licenses and monitors NGOs, taking over the role the Department of Social Welfare long held. As of 2026 it operates under the 2020 NPO Policy and Directives; a Non-Profit Organisation Bill has been drafted but not yet enacted as an Act.

How do I check a Ghanaian NGO before donating?

Search the NPO Secretariat's public register to see whether an organization's licence is current and in good standing, and confirm its incorporation through the Registrar of Companies name search. For a tax deduction, ask for its Ghana Revenue Authority section 97 approval. Being registered is not the same as being well run.

What does GiveRadar hold for Ghanaian NGOs, and what is missing?

GiveRadar holds a name, region and often a registration number for Ghanaian NGOs, with a registration number on 42% and a region on 80%. Because the register is bare, it holds a website for under 2% and an email for under 1%, and no financial accounts, which the register does not carry.

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