The UNV programme in Ghana was established in the early 1970s and adopts a practical grassroots bottom up approach to development.  The programme recognizes that all Ghanaians have something to contribute to the country’s development. 

We therefore work with government departments and agencies, the private sector, NGOs/CBOs, universities, youth organizations, and international voluntary organizations to build capacity at all levels and provide opportunities for everyone to participate in the development process and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

We also actively encourage community groups and the private sector to identify projects in communities and mobilize voluntary input to implement them.  UNV Ghana works with its partners in a participatory manner to carry out activities in the following areas: poverty reduction, wealth creation, gender equality, empowerment of women, community empowerment, governance, health, education, youth development, environment and ICT.

 In addition, UNV strives to introduce as many qualified and experienced Ghanaians as possible to volunteerism and to the UN Volunteer scheme. This provides an avenue for Ghanaians to impart their skills and technical expertise to people in the community and to those in other countries within the region and beyond. 

 The UNV programme, in collaboration with other members of the large UN family, Government and NGOs, recruits qualified UNVs from other parts of the world to undertake assignments in Ghana. The resultant cross fertilization of knowledge and best practices is definitely of immense benefit to the people and Government of Ghana.