Charles Kojo Vandyck

Development Practitioner & Host of Alternative Convos

[Charles Kojo Vandyck @KojoAbroba]

🚀 The Art & Science of Consistent Leadership for Extraordinary Impact is out now!

📘 Grab your copy:
🇬🇭 Ghana: Call/WhatsApp [phone] – GHC 200 (excl. delivery)
🇺🇸 US: Paperback on Amazon
🌍 Africa & beyond: eBook (Kindle) 👉 https://t.co/SKg95ADLSz
@gyaigyimii @wacsi

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

At #SYPALA2026 at UPSA, WACSI’s @KojoAbroba urged African CSOs to reduce donor dependence by exploring diaspora giving, social enterprise, digital fundraising and strategic partnerships.
He also stressed building a stronger African giving ecosystem.
🔗 https://t.co/9EDuN37EMe

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

DAY 5: Wrapping up the #CSSFBootcamp26 with constituency building, communications, visibility and organisational sustainability, led by @Amazing_Debbie (WACSI) and Ama Baafi (STAR-Ghana). Empowering CSOs to strengthen connections, amplify impact and build long-term resilience.

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

#Flipping the #Script is a short story that shows how Reverse Call for Proposals, can move beyond theory into practice, providing tangible evidence that truly community-led development is possible.

Watch the full story on YouTube: https://t.co/Q2im6iXcnk

[Afrobarometer @afrobarometer]

Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online for the launch of Afrobarometer's third annual flagship report.

Your presence, engagement, and thoughtful contributions helped make the event a memorable success.

Missed the launch? Watch the event recap here: https://t.co/3K4cctMFjQ

#AfricanInsights2026 #VoicesAfrica

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

Africa's development ambitions need new ways to finance the future. Join the 2nd Africa at the Centre 2026 pre-convening webinar on Beyond Aid: Global Public Investment, Blended Finance & the Future of Financing Africa.
Register: https://t.co/XmLv2PnY9h

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

"You have WACSI's DNA in you. Excellence is the minimum standard." That was the charge to the 2026 NGIP Cohort I graduates as they completed six months of learning and mentorship. Read how they're preparing to shape Africa's civil society: https://t.co/YhOnlFRR8o

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

What does it truly mean to put Africa at the centre of its own development? 🎙️ Listen to @KojoAbroba Charles Kojo Vandyck's podcast, then join the conversation at Africa at the Centre 2026 (1–3 Sept, Accra).

Spotify: https://t.co/1gJyP632IH

Register: https://t.co/91EBlpY7Tk

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

Et si l’avenir du financement était porté par les acteurs locaux plutôt que par les bailleurs de fonds ? Rejoignez notre webinaire pour repenser les flux de ressources et renforcer le leadership local.

📅23 juillet | 14h GMT
🔗Inscription: https://t.co/USjrG42FZb
@EPIC_Africa_

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

Nigeria's Electoral Act 2026 is set to shape the 2027 elections. What does it mean for INEC, political parties, and citizens?

Join @WACSI & @Legis360 on Thur, 16 July, 10AM–12PM WAT (Zoom) to find out.

Register: https://t.co/PmnCJqT7mK

#ElectoralAct2026 #Nigeria2027 #wacsi

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

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

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

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.

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

📢 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

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

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

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

📢 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

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

#LastWeekInWACSI
A recap of our social media posts last week (8-12 June 2026).
https://t.co/twY7bpOl1S

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

🎓 Calling all CTGA Alumni!

Join us for the Change the Game Academy Alumni Refresher Training to reconnect, learn, and network.

📅 18 June 2026 ⏰ 14:00–15:30 GMT 📍 Zoom

NB: Only WACSI CtGA Alumni are eligible
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/gyoot61MRb
See you there! 👋

[Nansata Yakubu, PhD @Nansata]

@wacsi @TheRingoProject @KojoAbroba @jimmchick Localization is such a crucial topic. @KojoAbroba writes that "It suffers from a shortage of willingness to redistribute power." In my @LinkedIn article, I echo that
"localization efforts falter when local actors are funded without decision-making power."
https://t.co/DzQEmM68tZ

[Bond @bondngo]

Tania Cheung at @comicrelief and Charles Kojo Vandyck at @wacsi share their reflections from last week's Global Partnerships Conference.

Is power really shifting in the development and humanitarian space?

#ShiftThePower #GlobalPartnershipsConference

https://t.co/v965k6hLch

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

This Shifting the Power debate brings African youth to the centre of development conversations. Young people are Africa’s present architects.. You are not the future of development; you are its present force.
- Dr Nana Afadzinu @Nafghana

Pan African Shifting the Power Debate'26

[West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) @wacsi]

On 27th March, WACSI visited @agrointrogh in Accra as part of our Capacity Strengthening Programme for CSOs in the biodiversity sector.

Great progress. Shared commitment. Real impact. 💡

We remain dedicated to strengthening civil society for sustainable development.