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Welcome to VEReF Development Network

Since 2007 Ghana · Gambia · Togo
VEReF | Volta Educational Renaissance Foundation

Championing Total Quality Education & Sustainable Development in West Africa

VEReF empowers marginalised communities through education, health, WASH, gender equality, and good governance.

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30+
Projects
80%
Funds to Direct Action
3
Countries

About VEReF

Mission

Contribute to sustainable development of West Africa through research, policy initiative, advocacy for inclusive participation and total quality education.

Vision

A world of hope, peace, tolerance, mutual trust and social justice where everyone leads dignified, healthy lives.

Core Values

Passion · Integrity · Excellence · Responsibility · Partnership

Zero tolerance to abuse

Our Flagship Programmes

Total Quality Education

Scholarships, girl-child education, school infrastructure, literacy, and GISE-GEARing.

Health & Nutrition

Diabetes, TB, HIV awareness, mental health, vaccinations, and corrective surgery support.

WASH

Clean water, sanitation facilities, hygiene campaigns, and flood mitigation.

Human Rights & Governance

Anti-corruption, right-to-information, peacebuilding, child protection.

Gender & Social Integration

Self-Help Groups, microcredit, women's leadership, ending child marriage.

Capacity Building

Organisational development, strategic partnerships, financial sustainability.

Active Campaigns

Educate Her, Empower Her

Breaking barriers for girls' education, ending child marriage & teen pregnancy.

Mentorship · Policy advocacy

Roof for Every Learner

Eliminate schools under trees — safe classrooms, WASH facilities, tech resources.

VacciNation & End TB

COVID-19 vaccine trust, TB awareness, early detection, and treatment access.

Rights for All

Child rights, anti-corruption, political accountability, and social justice.

Save Water, Save Life

Water conservation, open defecation free communities, hygiene education.

Nurture Minds, Ignite Hope

Adolescent mental health awareness and support networks.

Get Involved

Corporate Partnerships

Become Charity of the Year, employee fundraising, CSR alignment, team challenges.

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Volunteer & Internships

Social media, research, event support, advocacy — join our change-makers.

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Faith & Community Groups

Book a speaker, fundraising, legacy giving, and community chapters.

Partner →

Your monthly $15 can transform a child's life

Daily donation of $0.50 provides education, healthcare, and protection.

Our Donors & Partners

VEReF is privileged to work with outstanding international and local partners who share our vision for sustainable development and total quality education across West Africa.

And many more Institutional Donors supporting our Mission · Partnership inquiries: partnerships@veref.org

Zero Tolerance to Abuse — Safeguarding & Inclusion policies enforced
80% of funds → direct project implementation
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