About Ramah

Ramah — meaning “a place of rest” — reflects our commitment to providing refuge, restoration, and hope to the most vulnerable in our community.

Our Story

Ramah Upliftment Foundation was born from a deep burden for the orphans, widows, and vulnerable children of Nabdam District in Ghana's Upper East Region — officially ranked the poorest district in all of Ghana, with a multidimensional poverty rate of 68.6%, nearly three times the national average of 24.3%.

The district's 84 communities are 100% rural, served by zero doctors, with a 53% adult illiteracy rate and only 12% sanitation coverage. Officially registered on September 16, 2024 as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg No: CG064480924), Ramah is a locally-led Ghanaian organisation — our team speaks the languages, knows the communities, and is committed for life, not a project cycle. No major international NGO operates a dedicated programme in Nabdam District. That gap is our mandate.

Our co-founders — Patrick Attankurugu, Lawrencia Owusu, and Gregory Amoah — witnessed firsthand the challenges facing these communities — where maternal mortality reaches 465 per 100,000 (the highest in Ghana) and food insecurity affects 48.7% of the region. Together, they committed to building an organization that doesn't just give handouts, but empowers people with the skills and resources to transform their own lives.

Our Three Programme Areas

An integrated approach addressing community wellbeing, social development, and economic empowerment — delivering holistic change, not siloed interventions.

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Community Wellbeing

Psychosocial support, counseling, and faith-based mentorship to strengthen individuals and families — all services voluntary and open to everyone regardless of faith background.

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Social Development Programs

Direct support through education access for vulnerable children, widow empowerment programs, community health outreach, and lean-season food security interventions.

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Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Village Savings & Loan Associations, vocational skills training with market linkages, and climate-smart agriculture — creating sustainable livelihoods owned by communities, not dependent on donors.