Northern Ghana

Growing food, growing futures.

Our Agriculture programmes help smallholder farmers boost yields, income and resilience against a changing climate.

Every child deserves to learn.

Through Education we open doors for children and youth — keeping them in school and ready for the future.

Healthier families, stronger communities.

Our Health initiatives bring care, awareness and dignity to women, children and families who need it most.

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HOLIDO handing over equipment to community beneficiaries
Who We Are

Holistic Development Organisation (HOLIDO)

HOLIDO is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organisation registered with the Registrar General Department (Reg. No. CG086152019) and the Department of Social Welfare (Reg. No. DSW/8097).

Formed by experienced development practitioners with expertise in Agriculture, Education and Health, we provide quality social services with the vision of helping society overcome poverty and live dignified lives.

Since inception, HOLIDO has been running development programmes especially for the empowerment of women, children, youth and other marginalised people across the Upper East, Northern and North East regions of Ghana.

Head Office

Tamale, Ghana
P.O. Box 2120 Tamale

Programme Offices

Bolgatanga & Bunkpurugu

Our Vision

“We seek a society without poverty where people live in dignity and harmony.”

Our Mission

“HOLIDO works to create a better future for women, children, youth and families in Ghana by empowering them to defeat poverty and achieve social justice.”

Who We Serve

Our Target Groups

We target poor and marginalised people, with special attention to those most often left behind.

Women
Farmers
Micro-entrepreneurs
Children
Youth
Marginalised People
What We Do

Our Thematic Areas

Every programme is designed with communities, not just for them — ensuring relevance, ownership and long-term impact.

Agriculture & Food Security

We strengthen sustainable food security, livelihoods and climate resilience through farmer group formation, cooperative farming and climate-smart agricultural practices.

  • Farmer group mobilisation
  • Climate-resilient farming
  • Disaster risk reduction

Education

We promote access to quality education in rural areas through adult literacy, early childhood development and teacher capacity building using learner-centred methodologies.

  • Adult literacy classes
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Gender-sensitive pedagogy

Health

We increase access to quality healthcare for mothers, children and families, addressing social and cultural barriers that affect women's and girls' health rights.

  • Maternal & child health
  • Savings with Education
  • Community health awareness
Our Goals

Our Objectives

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Strengthen sustainable food security, livelihoods and climate resilience among citizens.

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Address the root causes of poverty and vulnerability among women and children.

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Promote citizens' access to good quality education in rural areas.

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Promote quality health and wellbeing among women and children.

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Increase access to quality health care in rural areas for mothers, children and families.

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Address beliefs that undermine the rights of women and girls.

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Increase women's participation and transformative leadership positions.

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Enhance capacity for emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction and crisis response.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Integrity

We are honest, transparent and accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve.

Excellence

We strive for efficiency and effectiveness, challenging ourselves to create the desired impact.

Mutual Respect

We recognise the innate dignity and worth of the people we serve and the value of diversity.

Truthfulness

We are accurate and truthful in all dealings with donors, communities, staff and partners.

Cooperation

We maintain ethical, cooperative relationships with like-minded organisations for the public good.

Responsiveness

We remain sensitive, proactive and flexible to the changing needs of our target groups.

On the Ground

Current Projects

These active programmes deliver direct, measurable change in communities we serve across Northern Ghana.

Food Security & Climate Resilience
Adult Literacy
Savings with Education
Early Childhood Development

Achievements & Milestones

  • Board of Directors formed and active
  • 3 Farmers Groups formed
  • 3 women's groups active on Savings with Education
  • 10 ECD Promoters trained
  • 5 Early Childhood Development groups formed
  • 20 schools in Upper East Region mobilised for ECD rollout
  • 20 schools trained in Learner-Centred & Gender-Sensitive Pedagogy
  • Communities satisfied with HOLIDO's interventions
Real Lives, Real Change

Impact Stories

Through the UNDP / UN Peacebuilding Fund project, HOLIDO supported women and youth artisans across North-East Ghana to restore livelihoods and build peace.

Mrs. Abdul-Rahman Alima in her revamped provision shop
Livelihood & Hope Restored

“I have been able to re-establish my petty trading shop after losing everything to conflict. I can now feed my household and pay my children's school fees.”

— Abdul-Rahman Alima, Gbingbani
Young woman processing groundnuts
Value Addition in Nakpanduri

“I now process at least 10 bowls of groundnut a week and sell as far as Kumasi. I have branded my products and opened a savings account.”

— Kombat Clementina, Nakpanduri
Mr. Kofi, a physically challenged shoe maker
“Disability is not Inability”

“I expanded production from 3 to 10 pairs of sandals a week and now train two apprentices who are also physically challenged.”

— Monika John Kofi, Bunkpurugu
Tailor Seidu Nyanda in his dress-making shop
New Equipment, New Skills

“With a modern knitting machine and training, my product quality improved, I won a school uniform contract and cleared my outstanding bills.”

— Seidu Nyanda, Jimbale
Women operating a knitting machine in a tailoring shop
Success Story

Building Stronger Communities

HOLIDO, in partnership with UNDP under the UN Peacebuilding Fund, supported 15 women and youth artisans in 9 rural communities across 3 districts of the North-East Region with equipment, refresher trainings and mentorship.

The trainings equipped beneficiaries with business and financial management skills that help them generate income, improve their wellbeing, and actively participate in conflict prevention efforts — building stronger, more resilient communities.

“With the machines I received from HOLIDO, I now own a shop and have 2 apprentices. I can now speak and contribute in public.” — Madam Annatu, Wenchiki
Leadership

Board of Directors

GL
Mr. George Dam Laar
Chairman & FounderMasters in Leadership & Development
PJ
Mr. Peter Chamik Jayom
MemberMSc, Development Management
NB
Mr. Nunifu Buutmang
SecretaryMSc, Agricultural Economics
JK
Mr. Joila Simon Kojo
TreasurerCertificate in Engineering & Solar
BV
Mrs. Balonin Vida
Financial SecretaryCertificate in Midwifery
WD
Mrs. Wallai Dorcas
MemberMiddle School Leaving Certificate
IL
Mr. Isaac Suuk Laar
MemberBA, Integrated Development
Partners & Collaborators

Working Together

Ministry of Food & Agriculture (MOFA)
Ghana Education Service (GES)
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Dept. of Social Welfare (DSW)
MMDAs (District Assemblies)
UNDP & UN Peacebuilding Fund
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How You Can Help

Volunteer

Bring your skills in agriculture, education, health or community development to support HOLIDO's programmes on the ground in Northern Ghana.

Partner with Us

Government bodies, NGOs, foundations and corporations are welcome to collaborate on co-funded programmes and community initiatives.

Donate

Every contribution directly funds programmes that transform lives in Ghana's most underserved communities. Support us today.

Support HOLIDO's Work

Your support goes directly to agricultural, education and health programmes in Northern Ghana. Help us empower women, children, youth and families to defeat poverty and live with dignity.

Bankers: National Investment Bank  •  TIN: C0027469646
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Head Office

Tamale, Ghana — P.O. Box 2120 Tamale

Programme Offices

Bolgatanga & Bunkpurugu

Contact Person

George Dam Laar (Chairman)