Nonprofit & Consultancy · Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, Ghana · synergyhaven.org
Open to Partnership
Mission
To foster lasting social change by empowering communities with education, peace, and climate justice — synergizing collective strength for vulnerable lives across Ghana.
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Core Thematic Areas
30t
Plastic Target 2026
100t
Plastic Target 2027
12
SDGs Aligned
What We Do
Zero Borla — Zero Plastic Waste
Community-powered plastic waste collection, recycling, and green economy initiative in Bolgatanga. School WASH Clubs, youth and women collectors, and direct linkages to recycling companies create both environmental and economic impact.
Education & Youth Development
Supporting access to quality education for children and young people. School-based clubs integrate environmental stewardship, child rights, sexual health, civic responsibility, and leadership skills.
Peace & Human Rights Advocacy
Advocating for peace, social justice, and human rights to build stronger, more united communities. Connects climate action with conflict-sensitive community development.
Climate Justice
Promoting sustainable environmental practices that protect communities from climate risk. Rooted in the Laudato Si framework and aligned with Ghana's national climate commitments and NDC targets.
CSO Consultancy & Capacity Building
Supporting civil society organisations in Ghana with proposal development, M&E design, programme documentation, and strategic partnerships. Bridging community needs and donor priorities.
Community & Women's Economic Inclusion
Formalising informal environmental workers — especially women and youth — into recognised green economy roles. Building income pathways through waste collection and recycling value chains.
Flagship Initiative
Zero Borla: Three-Pillar Model — Bolgatanga, Upper East Region
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Education in Schools
Dynamic School WASH Clubs integrating recycling, hygiene, child rights, and civic leadership directly into school life across Bolgatanga.
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Community Action
Youth and women trained as plastic collection facilitators. Collection cages placed in schools and community points. Waste collectors recognised as environmental entrepreneurs.
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Economic Inclusion
Direct linkages to recycling companies convert collected plastics into income for vulnerable groups and formalise a green local economy in Bolgatanga.
SDG Alignment
SDG 1 — No Poverty
SDG 2 — Zero Hunger
SDG 3 — Good Health
SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 5 — Gender Equality
SDG 6 — Clean Water
SDG 8 — Decent Work
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities
SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption
SDG 13 — Climate Action
SDG 16 — Peace & Justice
SDG 17 — Partnerships
Partnership Opportunities
- Fund Programme grants for Zero Borla scale-up, school WASH clubs, and community collection infrastructure in Bolgatanga
- Co-Apply Joint proposals on climate-conflict nexus, waste and health, or youth economic inclusion for West Africa funding calls
- Technical Waste processing expertise, recycling market linkages, and WASH technical support to strengthen programme quality
- Capacity CSO strengthening, proposal writing support, M&E design, and organisational development for Synergy Haven and its network
- Visibility Feature Synergy Haven and Zero Borla in donor-facing communications as a community-led climate model from northern Ghana
Operating Area