West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)

Strengthening Civil Society in West Africa through knowledge sharing, learning, connecting and influencing.

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We're taking a short mid-year break to rest and recharge.

#WACSI will be on break from 7–10 July 2026. During this period, official engagements and responses will be limited, but our social media channels will remain active.

We'll resume on Monday, 13 July 2026. Thank you.

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Une voix plus forte pour la société civile. 📢
Hier, la CEDEAO et WACSI ont signé un protocole d'accord de 5 ans pour renforcer la participation de la société civile en Afrique de l'Ouest et promouvoir une gouvernance plus inclusive.
📄 https://t.co/qSnyshDOTB

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On 3 July 2026, @ecowas_cedeao and WACSI signed a 5-year MoU to strengthen civil society engagement across West Africa. The partnership advances citizen-centred integration, democratic governance, and ECOWAS Vision 2050. https://t.co/X5QoMxPqFu

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🚨 GRANDE ANNONCE

Le 3 juillet 2026, #WACSI et @ecowas_cedeao ont signé un protocole d'accord d'une durée de cinq ans visant à renforcer la société civile dans toute l'Afrique de l'Ouest.

Écoutez le Dr Nana Afadzinu.

Communiqué de presse disponible ici: https://t.co/qSnyshDOTB

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🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

On 3 July 2026, #WACSI and @ecowas_cedeao signed a 5-year MoU to strengthen civil society across West Africa.

Hear from Dr Nana Afadzinu (@NAfadzinu) and read the press statement:
https://t.co/X5QoMxPqFu

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@Lri_Bernard We call on the #NigerianGovernment and security agencies to act immediately.

Read the full statement and add your voice to the #campaign by sharing it with the hashtag #ProtectJournalists, #StandWithStanley !

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“Votre soutien est un investissement dans la pérennité et l’impact de notre institution.” – Barry Nentebou, directrice exécutive de C-DEV

WACSI et C-DEV : un partenariat qui renforce les OSC engagées en faveur de la biodiversité en Guinée.

🎥 https://t.co/28GX8on6DL

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In his latest blog, Charles Kojo Vandyck, Head of WACSI’s Capacity Development Unit, reflects on lessons from the 4th GCSF, highlighting three key mindset shifts for resilience, trust, and lasting impact.

Read: https://t.co/osBNrQPAuk

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Happy Republic Day, Ghana!

Today, we celebrate Ghana's journey as a republic and the enduring values of democracy, freedom, and civic participation.

From all of us at WACSI, we wish everyone a meaningful Republic Day.

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Congratulations to Frances Carvalho 🇬🇼, Issa Garango 🇨🇮, Zainab Kadiatu Sesay 🇸🇱 and Bridget Abiem 🇳🇬 on successfully completing WACSI's six-month Next Generation Internship Programme (Cohort 1-2026).

They have been on a journey of hands-on learning and externships.

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Can centuries-old indigenous knowledge help solve today's climate challenges?

In this blog, Benjamin Abugri and Elhadji Mody NDOYE explore why local wisdom is essential to building a sustainable future and why it's time to rethink whose knowledge counts.

https://t.co/y5tfVDHVDs

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#LastWeek In #WACSI

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Click link the below to learn more.

https://t.co/RCo1rXNEw4

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Day 2 of #GCSF2026 featured a masterclass by Melissa Juisi of WACSI on shifting mindsets for local resource mobilisation, followed by Rebecca Avusu of @penplusbytes on digital fundraising tools. Stronger resource mobilisation means stronger, more sustainable CSOs.

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#Deepening #democracy, #strengthening institutions, and expanding participation are critical to safeguarding civic space in Ghana.

That is why #WACSI, through the @csrhubWA supported by @FordFoundation, continues to champion these priorities.
@omolarabalogun
#GCSF2026

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"Future generations will not judge us by the challenges we inherited, but by the solutions we created."
- @JDMahama, President of the Republic of Ghana

Today at #GCSF2026 in Accra by @STARGhana #WACSI @TheMFWA @oxfaminghana @CDDGha @GACC_GHANA @GMEF @anticorruption @norsaac

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📢 This Wednesday: Join RINGO at a Crossroads and help shape the future of global civil society, systems change, and #ShiftThePower.

📅 24 June 2026
🕐 13:00–14:30 GMT
🔗 https://t.co/sGtdPCrfpV #LocallyLedDevelopment #CivilSociety

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📢 Happening This Wednesday!

Join the "RINGO at a Crossroads" consultation to reflect on the achievements of the RINGO Project and explore the future of systems change, locally led development, and the #ShiftThePower movement.

🕐 13:00–14:30 GMT
🔗 https://t.co/3AI5WhdjVl

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In just three days, the 4th Ghana Civil Society Forum (#GCSF2026) will convene changemakers from across the country to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and pathways for Ghana’s development.

📅 25–26 June 2026
📍 Accra, Ghana

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/HrzBtfEjS2

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WACSI wishes every father, mentor, and father figure in the world a Happy Father's Day!

Your unwavering support, wisdom, and commitment inspire positive change and nurture future generations.

Thank you for the invaluable role you play.

Happy Father's Day!