GDCA receives Best in Partnership and Collaborative Devt award 

The Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), based in Tamale, in the Northern Region, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the improvement of communities in the northern part of Ghana.

The Best Organisation in Partnership and Collaborative Development Award was conferred on the NGO, at the Northern Ghana Business Merit Awards, in Tamale, to celebrate the immense contributions of various groups to the development of communities in the northern part of the country.  

Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman, the Executive Director of GDCA, said the feat was in appreciation of the NGO’s good works that had improved the welfare of people in deprived communities over the years. 

He said: “For 40 years, GDCA has been committed to building resilient communities and working in partnership with NGOs, associations, government and the private sector, in Ghana and globally, to influence inclusive development.  

Alhaji Abdel-Rahman said, “Our philosophy is that every community, every person, every group is capable of changing their own situation if they have the opportunity and knowledge about their problems and how they can work with or engage with stakeholders to ensure that these issues are addressed”. 

He said that based on the NGO’s philosophy, “the association has been working for the past four decades with groups to bring about change in communities, especially women, youth and other vulnerable groups.”

 Alhaji Abdel-Rahman said although it was not the first time GDCA had won an award, “this year’s award is particularly special and timely, as the association prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary to recount our achievements and reflect on the way forward.” 

He expressed GDCA’s gratitude to all its donors, partners, supporters, and communities for their support over the years in assuring that the NGO keeps pushing for lasting change in deprived communities. – GNA