VEReF | Get Involved – Make a Difference in West Africa

VEReF Development Network

Get Involved · Empower Communities · Create Lasting Change
Ghana · Gambia · Togo

VEReF champions total quality education, WASH, health, gender empowerment, and good governance. We responsibly allocate at least 80% of donor funds to direct project implementation, ensuring transparency and maximum impact.

How VEReF spends its funds

  • 80%+ of donor funds → direct project implementation
  • Transparent budgeting & real-time reporting
  • Periodic impact assessments & stakeholder forums
  • Strategic partnerships with local govt & NGOs
  • Capacity building to reduce overheads
💰 Total income (2023)
US$ 575,141
🤝 Donor funding
US$ 574,525
👥 People
12 Employees · 6 Volunteers · 9 Trustees

No Trading subsidiaries · No Professional fundraisers

Our Impact & Culture

What the charity does: Internal Capacity Building, Total Quality Education, Health & Nutrition, WASH, Human Rights & Governance, Gender & Social Inclusion.

Who it helps: Other charities, general public, marginalised groups, PWDs, rural women, out-of-school youth.

30+ grants won
WASH pro-poor projects
200+ capacity sessions

Guiding Principles & Culture

Trust & Transparency – honest & open at all levels
Respect & Inclusivity – embrace diversity
Accountability – personal ownership
Adaptability & Learning – embrace change
Collaboration – teamwork across levels
Recognition & Empowerment – celebrate efforts
Purpose & Impact – meaningful results
Work-Life Balance – well-being first

Our Culture at a Glance

VEReF fosters an environment where transparency, inclusivity, accountability, and continuous learning drive transformation. We empower employees and volunteers to bring their best selves to work, guided by strong ethical values and commitment to purpose.

“We co-create a ripple effect with every project”

Ways to Get Involved

Challenge Events

Walk, run, cycle, or drama events to support inclusive development. Your involvement fights disease, ignorance, inequality.

Corporate Partnerships

Become Charity of the Year, employee fundraising, team challenges. Boost CSR, team cohesion, and brand visibility.

Religious Organisations

Book a speaker, fundraising events, subscribe to updates. Faith in action: feed the hungry, shelter the stranger.

Educational Institutions

Fundraise, book a presentation, Charity of the Year, volunteering hours. Inspire young changemakers.

Traditional Authorities

Community fundraising, presentations, community partner of the year. Leverage influence for lasting change.

Philanthropy & Legacy

Leave a gift in your will via legal partner Nissi Consult (free will writing). Contact donations@veref.org


Community Fundraising

Trivia night, bake sale, charity car wash, sponsored bald challenge — we provide full resources.

Local chapters (OVVAM)

Set up “Our Voices & Action Matter” chapter in your district. Contact us for details.

Campaigns & Appeals

Like and Share our social campaigns. Every share builds awareness for marginalised communities.

VEReF Marathon · Royal Parks Half · Christmas Carol Concert

Volunteer & Internships

Volunteer Positions Open:

  • Fundraising Analyst (High-profile Research)
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Google Ads Specialist
  • Market Research Analyst (Digital / Literacy)
  • Research Assistant (Global Development)
  • Content Creator (Web Articles)
  • Web Development Researcher

✉️ volunteerism@veref.org

Event Volunteers: support VEReF Marathon, Royal Parks Half, Christmas Carol Concert.

Become a Spokesperson: represent VEReF publicly after training.

Internships: mainly based in Peki, Ghana. Posted on Charity Jobs.

Email volunteerism@veref.org to get involved.

Financial Integrity

✔ No trustee payments
✔ No trading subsidiaries
✔ No professional fundraisers
✔ Registered charity: Ghana, Gambia, Togo

Contact our teams

Donations & partnerships: donations@veref.org
Volunteering: volunteerism@veref.org
General: info@veref.org | www.veref.org

📍 PO Box PK 48, Peki, Ghana

© VEReF Development Network — Private Voluntary Organisation (est. 2007) | Transparent · Accountable · Impact-driven

Registered in Ghana, The Gambia, Togo | 80% of funds to direct project implementation | We empower marginalised women, youth, and persons with disabilities.