Friends of the Nation (FoN), established in 1993, is a legally registered socio-environmental rights-based advocacy, not-for-profit organization, based in Adiembra in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region of Ghana.
We are committed to a thriving planet and prosperous people, building fair and resilient communities.
OUR CAMPAIGNS
Environmental Justice, Accountability and Sustainability
We promote environmentally just and accountable practices for sustainable natural resouces management, climate resilence, and equitable governance.
Mining
Developing capacities of communities affected by mining.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Advancing climate smart interventions to combat climate change
Sustainable Agriculture
Promoting innovative and sustainable agriculture to improve food security.
Oil & Gas
Enhancing the capacities of coastal communities affected by oil and gas operations in Ghana.
OUR CAMPAIGNS
OCEAN JUSTICE AND LIVELIHOODS
We champion equitable ocean governance, conserve marine life, and promote sustainable coastal livelihoods.
STRENGHTENING FISHERIES PROSECUTORIAL CHAIN
Learn about FoN’s work in strenghtening the prosecutorial value chain towards fighting fisheries infractions. Read more
Safe and Sustainable Seas
Learn about FoN’s work in promoting the safety of fishers, fighting IUU, and protecting marine mammals. Read more
livelihood interventions for vulnerable groups
Learn about our livelihood interventions in Fishing and mining communities across Ghana for vulnerable groups. Read more
Decent Work in Coastal Economies
Learn about our decent work interventions in fishing economies. Read more
Mangrove & coastal resilience
Learn about FoN’s work in Reforestation and conservation of mangroves to boost biodiversity, climate resilience, and coastal livelihoods Read more
Plastic Pollution & Marine Litter
Reducing coastal landscape plastic pollution of the Ocean Read more