Empowering Every Child

Building a Future
Where Potentential
Is Limitless

WELCOME TO CRRECENT

Every child deserves a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to grow. Yet, many children and young adults—especially girls—face daily threats to their safety, dignity, and future. At CRRECENT, we work to expose and address these dangers through research, policy advocacy and direct community action

We are not merely addressing challenges; we are creating impactful solutions. Through collaboration, education, and steadfast advocacy, CRRECENT stands as a beacon of hope. Together, we can transform lives, reshape systems, and instill hope where it is needed most.

Students from the University of Ghana join our community action program in Eastern Region of Ghana

OUR PRIMARY CAUSES

CRRECENT is dedicated to more than just research; we are committed to changing lives and giving hope to children and youth in Ghana. Our work spans several core areas, each vital to building a brighter future. Our key focus areas include the following

Juvenile Crime and Delinquency

Our Strategic Focus

Addressing the root causes of youth involvement in crime through research, rehabilitation programs and evidence-based policy advocacy. We believe in second chances and in building futures—not prisons—for our youth.

research

Our Strategic Focus

Through community-driven research, we uncover hidden injustices and ensure evidence-based approaches guide child protection, welfare, and development efforts.

Evidence-Based Policy Advocacy

Our Strategic Focus

CRRECENT bridges the gap between data and decision-making. We transform research findings into practical, impactful policies that protect children, uphold their rights, and foster sustainable development.

Girls’ Empowerment

Our Strategic Focus

We champion the rights of girls through education, mentorship, advocacy, and leadership development. We fight against gender-based violence, exploitation, and all forms of discrimination—empowering girls to become agents of change in their communities.

early childhood development

Our Strategic Focus

We promote holistic early childhood interventions that nurture cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual and physical growth, laying the foundation for lifelong well-being and success.

WISH TO VOLUNTEER?

Contact: 0207700671 fundraising@crrecent.org

Support Our Work

Our research informs our advocacy, which strengthens our programs, creating a powerful cycle of change to build a hopeful future for our children

Join The Movement

Our work cannot succeed without you. Whether you’re a student, professional, or passionate citizen, you can be part of our mission

THE CHALLENGE

For countless children and young people living in poverty, the experience of childhood can be profoundly challenging.

OUR WORK

One in four children faces the harsh reality of poverty. We are dedicated to making a difference each and every day.

Our Key Initiatives

Empowerment Programs

Celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child in Dodowa with School Children and their Teachers under the Theme: “The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision 2030

Research and Advocacy

CRRECENT 20th Anniversary. The Key Speaker: the Commissioner of CHRAJ – Spoke on “The Youth Bulge and Crime”. CRRECENT flagging children and youth crime in the days ahead

Community Engagement

Dewu Akuapem Community Volunteers: Leaders of the Dewu Community Child Protection Committee

Youth Development

We offer tailored programs that support the personal and professional growth of young individuals.

Stakeholder Engagement

CRRECENT holds quarterly meetings for evaluation and performance appraisal. During these sessions, stakeholders including municipal officials, chiefs/regents, Community Protection Team members, and women representatives review CRRECENT’s operational and financial activities. They also provide input for improvements.

 

Youth Empowerment

In Akropong, Akwapim North, CRRECENT and Ashmore UK collaborated on a crime prevention project, educating students from Akropong Methodist JHS, Akropong MA JHS, and Okupemang JHS about crime according to Ghana’s Children’s Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

 

Counselling Session

CRRECENT Annual Home Coming Program for
Discharged Juveniles; A time of learning from the young men and conducting counselling

CRRECENT Empowerment

Clinical Psychologist Mr. Nortey Duah; Prof. Wisdom Mensah, Development Practitioner; Susan Sabaa  Executive Director CRRECENT.

Community Engagement

Susan conducted a follow-up with mothers and their sons who had been discharged from juvenile care, as part of a family economic support program.

Carrier Guidance Program with discharged juveniles

Annual Conference on Improving Juvenile Justice and Supporting Youth After Release from Correctional Centers.

Program Categories

Child Protection

Youth Empowerment

Policy Advocacy

Community Development

Educational Support

Health and Wellbeing

Research Initiatives

Social Enterprise

Our Achievements

2022

Sophie Stenberk Foundation Award

Awarded for our outstanding contribution to child welfare and empowerment initiatives.

2021

Reach for Change Impact Award

Recognized for our innovative approaches in creating sustainable change for children and youth.

2020

Ghana Philanthropy Excellence Award

Honored for our commitment to philanthropy and community service in Ghana.

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