DCI-GHANA Defence for Children Internation
Background and Origin of the Strategic Plan
The development of this Strategic Plan was initiated by staff and Board members of DCI-Ghana at a meeting that was held between the two bodies in 2012. It was observed in that meeting that DCI Ghana has not been able to fully utilise its potentials and occupy the space that it deserves in the child rights advocacy community in Ghana because of lack of strategic direction. As a result, it was agreed that the organisation must urgently look into the possibility of developing a comprehensive but realistic strategic plan that can guide its operations in the next three years. In addition to having a strategic direction, it was believed that a strategic plan could lead to the following:
• Better programme/project development and implementation
• Improved internal monitoring and governance
• Attract external support towards the organisation
• Ensure common understanding among staff, the Board, partners and target groups about the programme direction of the organisation
This Strategic plan was developed by staff, volunteers and partners from Government institutions and the community. The directors of both DCI Sierra Leone and DCI Liberia were also invited to share their experiences in working on child rights and protection projects in their various countries. The development of this Strategic plan was made possible through financial support from DCI/ECPAT Netherlands, courtesy of the Girl Power project, which DCI Ghana and the DCI sections mentioned earlier are implementing.
1.1 Identity of DCI Ghana
Defence for Children International is an independent non-governmental organization and a global movement for children’s rights. It has been promoting and protecting children’s rights on a global, regional, national and local level for over 30 years. Defence for Children International is represented through its national sections and associated members in 47 countries worldwide, with an International Secretariat based in Geneva, Switzerland. DCI was one of the drafters of the UNCRC and has a consultative status with the UN ECOSOC.
Defence for Children International Ghana is the national section of DCI in Ghana. It became a DCI section in 1997 during the International General Assembly of DCI held in Dakar. It is officially registered and active in Ghana since 1996. DCI-Ghana’s head office is currently in Kumasi with a branch office in Obuasi.
The organisation has a team of 9 staff and 4 volunteers. Its General Assembly is composed of 34 people with different expertise in the field of human rights, international cooperation, social activism and militancy.
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