Delta State University Students Learn How Science Can Drive Community Action and Social Change
From identifying local environmental challenges to developing practical solutions for their communities, 48 students at Delta State University, Abraka spent two days exploring how science can become a powerful tool for community action and positive change. On 25–26...
143 farmers trained on soil fertility restoration across Osino And Nkoranza
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. Recognizing the growing concerns among farmers about declining soil fertility and its impact on crop production, ACA recently organized a series of Community...
Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Koidu Mining Case
The communities of Koidu have secured an important legal victory in their fight for justice. On 28 May 2026, the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone dismissed an appeal filed by Octea Limited and other defendants in a long-running case brought by residents affected by...
FCAP expansion set to transform 100 communities in West Mamprusi
Advocates for Community Alternatives (ACA), in partnership with SPARK Microgrants, has announced plans to roll out the Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP) in the West Mamprusi Municipality of Ghana’s North-East Region beginning September 2026. The...
Community Science in Action: Turning Training into Impact
Through the Community Science Training Programme, participants are transforming how environmental knowledge is produced and used in communities. Implemented by Advocates for Community Alternatives, the programme trained students, researchers, and community members in...
Expanding Impact: FCAP Heads to West Mamprusi
We’re excited about the steady progress in expanding our community-driven development model, FCAP, to the West Mamprusi Municipality in Ghana’s North-East Region. Earlier this week, a seven-member delegation from West Mamprusi visited Abuakwa South Municipality to...
Strengthening “Oman Yie Die”: CDD Sharpens Strategy for Nationwide Expansion
ACA's Community-Driven Development (CDD) Department continues to build its capacity to effectively implement its flagship Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP), widely known in Ghana as “Oman Yie Die.” At its team session in Osino in the Eastern Region, the...
Celebrating Excellence & Impact in Our Communities!
At today’s graduation ceremony of 22 communities held at Owuratwum near Kyebi in Abuakwa South, a truly inspiring moment unfolded. Five communities—Boateh, Owuratwum, Ntabea, Adukrom, and Atwemamena—came together to honor one of our exceptional Senior Trainers, George...
22 Communities Graduate as ACA Transforms Lives with Sustainable Projects in Eastern Region
Advocates for Community Alternatives (ACA), an Accra-based NGO, has held a colorful graduation ceremony at Owuratwum near Kyebi in the Abuakwa South Municipality, marking the completion of the Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP), locally known as Oman yie...
A Symbol of Togetherness: Boateh’s new durbar ground officially opened
Boateh, a quiet farming community in the Abuakwa South Municipality, was filled with colour, music and celebration last Tuesday as residents gathered to witness the official inauguration and handover of a newly constructed Durbar Ground. The project, a collaboration...