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Who We Are

Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS) is a Ghanaian NGO with over 32 years of experience working with communities across Northern Ghana.

We are committed to promoting equity, social inclusion, and sustainable development by supporting people, especially youth and women, to overcome barriers and build resilient livelihoods.

Our Vision

A just society that is based on equity with equal opportunities for all and respect for diversity.

What We Do

Our work is focus on five strategic priorities to drive sustainability change 

Governance and Gender Responsive Public Services (SP1)

This pillar strengthens access to quality public services by empowering communities to monitor delivery and amplify feedback, focusing on education, health, governance, and social spending.

Building community resilience and social cohesion (SP2)

This pillar promotes peace and social cohesion by preventing conflict, strengthening local peace systems, and improving community security and early warning responses.

Biodiversity and Climate Resilience (SP3)

This pillar promotes environmental sustainability through agroecology, reforestation, climate-smart farming, and community-led conservation.

Green Livelihoods and Decent Jobs for youth and women (SP4)

This pillar tackles youth unemployment by promoting skills development, inclusive livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, and access to markets and finance.

Institutional Strengthening (SP5)

This pillar strengthens RAINS’ systems, governance, and capacity to ensure effective and accountable programme delivery.

Our Work In Action
Rains strategic Plan

Our Current 

Strategic

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Our Impact

In 2025, RAINS continued to create meaningful impact across communities in Northern Ghana through inclusive development, education support, women empowerment, climate resilience initiatives, and strong community partnerships. The figures below highlight the lives reached and supported through our interventions during the year.

100 +

Community Members Reached

100 +

Female Reached

100 +

Learners Reached

100 +

Sponsored Children

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