The Ark Foundation Ghana

What The Ark Foundation Ghana does

The Ark Foundation Ghana is a non-profit Christian mission organization and registered NGO (Company Limited by guarantee, registration G-166) headquartered in Haatso, Accra, Ghana. Founded in 1995 and operational since February 1999, it operates Ghana's first and only operational women's shelter, providing integrated crisis response, residential shelter, counseling, legal aid, medical referrals, police and court accompaniment, skills training, and resettlement support to women and children survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence. Service delivery is anchored by a Crisis Center and Transit Shelter in Accra and a longer-term shelter in the Eastern Region, supported by a 24-hour hotline and a referral network spanning Ghana Police Service units (DOVVSU, CID, EOCO, AHTU), the Department of Social Welfare, the Judicial Service, and partner NGOs including IJM, FIDA-Ghana, and CETRAP. The organization also runs public education and training programs on SGBV prevention for schools, churches, government institutions, and corporate entities, and has reached over 3 million people and served more than 5,000 clients cumulatively across 25 years.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and consists of a content website, social media channels, and an in-house training application called Noah used for staff development. There is no paid product, no commercial pricing model, and no equity funding; the organization is funded through grants, donations, and charitable contributions, with a disclosed annual operating budget of approximately $800,000 managed by a small leadership team of 1-10 employees. Its business model is that of a humanitarian service provider: services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, while financial sustainability depends on institutional donors, individual giving, and partnerships with international NGOs and government agencies. Growth has been steady and programmatic rather than high-velocity, with strategic emphasis on deepening the partner ecosystem and expanding geographic coverage of shelter facilities within Ghana.

Name

The Ark Foundation Ghana

Legal name

The Ark Foundation, Ghana

Website

https://arkfoundationghana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ark Foundation Ghana is a non-profit Christian organization operating Ghana's first and only women's shelter, providing free crisis response, shelter, counseling, legal aid, and advocacy services to women and children survivors of gender-based violence, funded by grants and donations with an $800K annual operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gender-Based Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Gender-based violence support
• Women's shelter services
• Trauma counseling services
• Humanitarian aid services
• Child protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ark Foundation Ghana operates the Anti-Violence Program (AVP), delivering crisis response, temporary shelter, counseling, medical and legal referrals, police/court accompaniment, and resettlement support to women and children survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and domestic violence. Services are delivered free of charge through a Crisis Center and Transit Shelter in Accra, a longer-term shelter in the Eastern Region, a 24/7 hotline, community outreach, and structured training and advocacy programs.

Product overview

The Ark Foundation Ghana is a non-profit Christian organization (not a technology product company) that operates a suite of social service programs for abused women and children. Its primary offering is the Anti-Violence Program (AVP), which encompasses Crisis Centers and Shelters providing direct victim support services. Supporting services include domestic violence intervention, counseling and hotline services, family legal aid, trauma/mental health support (via CETRAP partnership), and advocacy/public education programs. The organization also developed an internal in-house training application called Noah for staff development. The portfolio is structured as a programmatic service delivery model rather than a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anti-Violence Program (AVP) Comprehensive program comprising a Crisis Center and Transit Shelter in Accra plus a longer-term shelter in the Eastern Region of Ghana, providing counseling, medical referrals, police/court accompaniment, small grants, and psycho-social support to victims/survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and domestic violence (DV).
• Shelter Services Temporary accommodation and comprehensive care provided to women, their children, and sexually assaulted young females, including counseling, food, medical assistance, psychological and pastoral care, and skills training/education.
• Domestic Violence and Sexual/Gender-Based Violence Intervention Crisis response and long-term support for clients reporting domestic violence cases, coordinated with Ghana Police Service and health institutions to deliver intervention.
• Counseling and Hotline Services Confidential one-on-one counseling services enabling clients to make decisions that change their circumstances, complemented by a 24/7 crisis hotline (+233-243-777773) and referrals to appropriate agencies.
• Family Legal Aid and Advisory Support Basic legal aid and advice provided to indigent women, children, or families, with exploration of affordable legal representation options through the Legal Aid Board, FIDA Ghana, or Pro Bono lawyers.
• Trauma Prevention and Mental Health Support Services Mental health services delivered in partnership with the Centre for Trauma Relief and Prevention (CETRAP), providing basic mental health response for persons with emotional or psychological issues such as anxiety and mood distresses.
• Advocacy, Public Education, and Training Programs Educational programs and training delivered to organizations, churches, schools, government institutions, and individuals on addressing domestic violence, sexual harassment, child abuse, leadership, and social justice issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 clients served since 1999
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) - Ghana Police ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with law enforcement agencies for crisis response, police accompaniment support for survivors, and training for personnel on SGBV/DV response
• Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for addressing organized crime related to human trafficking and sexual exploitation
• Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to combat human and sex trafficking, including rescue operations and victim support
• Department of Social Welfare (DSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for social protection and welfare services for vulnerable populations
• Centre for Trauma Relief and Prevention (CETRAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing clinical psychologist and trained counselors for mental health services; integrated service delivery with The Ark's Management Team
• International Justice Mission (IJM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with international NGO focused on justice for victims of sexual violence and human trafficking
• FIDA-GhanamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid partnership providing affordable legal representation for indigent women and families
• Ghana Health ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare referrals and medical assistance coordination for survivors requiring medical care
• Judicial ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt accompaniment and support services for survivors seeking legal justice
• WiLDAF GhanamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Women in Law and Development in Africa for women's rights advocacy
• Coalition of People against SGBV (CoPASH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in coalition dedicated to addressing sexual and gender-based violence
• Ghanaians Against Child Abuse (GACA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for child protection and abuse prevention initiatives
• Our RescuemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational rescue organization partnership for trafficking victim support
• West African Aids Foundation (WAAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare support partnership addressing HIV/AIDS and related health needs of beneficiaries
• Domestic Violence Coalition of GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive player in national coalition coordinating domestic violence response efforts
• Girls Education Unit of Ghana Education ServicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational support and protection programs for girls in schools

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Justice Mission (IJM): Global anti-trafficking and GBV organization with active operations in Ghana, partnering directly with The Ark on rescue and victim support. Operates shelter and justice-focused interventions for survivors of sexual violence and trafficking — directly comparable mission and beneficiary population.
• WiLDAF Ghana: Women in Law and Development in Africa — Ghana chapter, focused on women's rights advocacy and legal empowerment. Directly comparable as a partner of The Ark and as a women's rights organization in the Ghanaian context.
• Our Rescue: International organization focused on rescuing victims of sex trafficking and providing survivor support. A current partner of The Ark on trafficking cases, with directly comparable victim identification and survivor support services.
• Ghanaians Against Child Abuse (GACA): Ghanaian coalition and advocacy organization focused on child protection and abuse prevention. A current partner of The Ark and a directly comparable peer on child protection and GBV prevention in Ghana.
• FIDA-Ghana: International Federation of Women Lawyers — Ghana chapter, providing legal aid to indigent women. A core partner of The Ark and a directly comparable peer on legal aid and women's rights advocacy in Ghana.

Emerging players

• Women for Women International: Global nonprofit supporting women survivors of war and conflict through social and economic empowerment. Comparable on serving marginalized women survivors, though focuses on economic reintegration rather than shelter and legal aid.
• Equality Now: International human rights organization working to end violence against women and girls through legal advocacy. Comparable on GBV and women's rights mission; differs in being primarily an advocacy/legal reform organization rather than a direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• ActionAid Ghana: International anti-poverty and women's rights organization with Ghana presence. Comparable on women's empowerment and GBV prevention themes, but with a broader development mandate including economic rights and education.
• Plan International Ghana: Large international NGO operating in Ghana with programs on child protection, girls' rights, and gender equality. Comparable on target beneficiary overlap (girls and women) and advocacy focus, but operates at significantly greater scale across multiple issue areas.
• CARE International (Ghana): Major international humanitarian organization with gender-focused programming. Comparable on women's empowerment and GBV response, but operates globally and across many development verticals rather than specializing in shelter-based GBV response.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arkfoundationgh
• Facebookfacebook.com/arkfoundation
• LinkedIngh.linkedin.com/company/the-ark-foundation-ghana
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearkgh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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