Projects

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BASICS runs a variety of programs in order to achieve our mission of ending cycles of poverty, illiteracy, hunger and child labor in Ghana, permanently. Our programs have evolved over 20 years of experience, and compliment each other to provide holistic support to the community of Chorkor, and other surrounding areas.

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Break the Cycle

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Break the cycle is our Social Intervention program. Children in Chorkor are sponsored to go to school, and then attend our intervention centre. Keeping children at school and engaged in their work is our biggest job! Read more[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699243568981{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]

EmpowerHER: Bridging the Futures, Breaking Boundaries

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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In the crossroads of empowerment and education, we’re excited to announce the collaboration between the formidable Black Employee Network Women of Amazon and BASICS International’s Increasing Girl Access Program (IGAP).
This partnership aims to reshape the future for girls in Ghana by removing obstacles and ensuring access to quality education.! Read more[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/188249565″ align=”center”][vc_column_text]

Community Outreach

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Responding to the complex and changing needs of our community is a vital part of our work. We engage with the community through education and celebration. Read more[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/184094512″ align=”center”][vc_column_text]

IGAP

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Increasing girl access program (IGAP) is our solution to gender inequality in Chorkor. We provide special assistance to young girls to keep them at school, safe and thriving. Read more[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Project Updates

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Contact (Ghana & USA Office's)

+233 (0) 277 512671 +233 (0) 277 227427
+1 718-454-1273
BASICS International Mailing Address:
P.O.Box CT 3727, Cantonments Accra Ghana, West Africa.
BASICS International Mailing Address:
P. O BOX 300888
JAMAICA NY 11430 USA
Programme Office and Facilities:
Chorkor Accra
Programme Office and Facilities:
c/o Thomas White Jr Foundation Building
162- 04 Tuskegee Airmen Way Jamaica, New York 11433 USA

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