BasicNeeds-Ghana

Organisation's type: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) / Organisation Non-Gouvernementale (ONG)

Organization Acronym *: BNGh

Year of Registration *: 2010

Year of Commencement of Operations *: 2010

Contact Information

  • Postal Address *: TL1140
  • Office Location: Plot No: 143, Industrial Area Res. Ext. BLK III Revised, Chanshegu, Tamale-Kumasi Highway; Opposite UDS Central Administration, Behind: Offices of the Department of Feeder Roads
  • Region *: Northern
  • Country *: Ghana
  • City *: Tamale
  • Telephone *: +233372023566
  • Fax :
  • Email *: info@basicneedsghana.org
  • Website *: https://basicneedsghana.org

Activities

  • Vision *: People with mental illness or epilepsy live in dignity and satisfy their basic needs and exercise their basic rights
  • Mission *: To develop and implement initiatives that directly involve people with mental illness or epilepsy, and their families and communities and other organisations to enhance self-determination and influence public opinion and decision-making on mental health and development
  • Thematic Areas *: Human Rights / Droits de l’Homme,Health Provision / Soins de Santé,Community Development / Développement Communautaire
  • Target Group: International / Internationale ,National / Nationale,Community / Communauté
  • Key Objectives *: Increased Capacity of people with mental illness and epilepsy Improved Community based mental health care Participation of people with mental illness and epilepsy in development
  • Core Competencies *: Advocacy / Plaidoyer,Policy Influencing / Influence des Politiques ,Knowledge Management / Gestion des Connaissances,Capacities Development / Renforcement des Capacités
  • Government Engagement:

More Information

  • Major or Current Achievements *: Influencing the passage of the Mental Health Law (Act 845)
  • Functional Board *:
  • Number of Board Members *: 5
  • List Expertise of Board Members *:
  • Organisational Strategic Plan *:
  • Head of Organisation *: Peter Badimak Yaro
  • Name of Contact Person *: Peter Badimak Yaro
  • Position of Contact Person *: Executive Director
  • Number of Staff *: 14
  • Number of Males *: 12
  • Number of Females *: 2

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