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Empowering Women for Political Leadership
GenCED's Young Women Political Leadership School has trained over 500 young women across Ghana and West Africa.
Empowering Women
Gender Equality
Support our mission to advance women's political leadership and inclusive governance across West Africa.
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Years of Impact
50+
Projects Completed
10K+
Lives Transformed
30+
Partner Organizations
Est. 2011
Making Impact
Who We Are
Empowering Women & Youth for Sustainable Development
GenCED is a Ghana-based, West Africa-focused organization working to advance gender equality, inclusive governance, and women's political participation, with a strong emphasis on young women's leadership.
We operate at the intersection of policy influence, leadership development, and systems change, ensuring that women are not only included in governance processes but are empowered to shape them.
How We Work
Our Core Approach
We deliver impact through three integrated pillars
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Leadership Development
We build the capacity of young women to lead in political, civic, and community spaces through training, mentorship, and network-building.
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Policy Influence & Advocacy
We engage policymakers, political actors, and regional institutions to advance gender-responsive laws, policies, and governance frameworks.
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Systems Strengthening
We address structural barriers by working with institutions and communities to create enabling environments for women's participation.
Our Reach
Where We Work
GenCED has programmatic experience across West Africa. We leverage regional platforms to promote cross-country learning, collaboration, and policy influence.
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Ghana
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Nigeria
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Niger
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Mali
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Burkina Faso
Our Results
Our Impact
Our work focuses on delivering measurable and sustainable outcomes
500+
Women Trained
Increased participation of young women in political and governance processes
12+
Years
Strengthened capacity of women leaders across local and national levels
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Countries
Enhanced engagement with regional and national institutions
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Partners
Expanded advocacy for inclusive and gender-responsive governance systems
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Sustainable development in West Africa cannot be achieved without the full participation of women, especially young women, in political and governance processes. At GenCED, we are not just preparing women to participate; we are transforming the systems that exclude them.
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🏆 Award Recognition
20 for 20 Solidarity Award Winner
GenCED was honored with the prestigious 20 for 20 Solidarity Award in the Women's Political Rights category at the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Maputo Protocol in Nairobi, Kenya.
"We are still excited about the #20for20solidarityawards! Read here to understand our work in advancing the #MaputoProtocol"
The award recognizes our exceptional contributions to advancing women's political rights and the Maputo Protocol across West Africa, including establishing the Young Women Political Leadership School and the West African Young Women in Politics Forum.
Read About the Award
Thematic Areas
What We Do
We work across multiple thematic areas to create lasting impact for women and youth in Ghana and West Africa.
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Governance, Democracy & Elections
Promoting women's participation in democratic governance and elections.
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Ending Violence Against Women & Girls
Advocating for the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls.
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Women, Peace & Security
Supporting women's participation in peacebuilding and security initiatives.
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Human Rights Protection
Protecting women and human rights defenders across Ghana and West Africa.
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Climate Change
Advocating for gender-responsive climate action and environmental justice.
Learn MoreMission
To promote inclusive governance and gender equality by equipping women with leadership skills, influencing policy, and transforming systems that limit participation.
Vision
A West Africa where women, especially young women, participate fully and effectively in political and governance processes.
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