DUNK - Developing Unity, Nurturing Knowledge - is a youth-led, community-based NGO founded in 2010 in Nima, Accra. Operating in seven communities across Accra and Tamale, DUNK empowers young people through inclusive sports and education. Our programs use group sports as a tool to build self-esteem, social skills, and active lifestyles, while also equipping youth with entrepreneurial and life skills for long-term economic, emotional, and intellectual independence. DUNK's impact is driven by a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive and Management Team, local project officers, and passionate volunteers from Ghana and abroad. Grounded in the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of ... read more DUNK - Developing Unity, Nurturing Knowledge - is a youth-led, community-based NGO founded in 2010 in Nima, Accra. Operating in seven communities across Accra and Tamale, DUNK empowers young people through inclusive sports and education. Our programs use group sports as a tool to build self-esteem, social skills, and active lifestyles, while also equipping youth with entrepreneurial and life skills for long-term economic, emotional, and intellectual independence. DUNK's impact is driven by a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive and Management Team, local project officers, and passionate volunteers from Ghana and abroad. Grounded in the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Articles 28 & 31), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Ghana's National Youth Policy, we remain committed to building inclusive, resilient communities led by empowered youth. Mission: To create physical spaces that empower young people in underserved communities across Ghana through sports and life-skills education, fostering psychosocial well-being and sustainable development. Vision: Empowering communities in Ghana through Sports and Education.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By Mohammed Tahir | Project Leader
We are happy to share with some exciting updates for our project in Jamestown - Accra. As a way to involve parents of he benefiaciries and the community as a whole, the center has... Read the full report ›By Mohammed Tahir | Project Leader
Over the past weeks our constructors have continued to work to imprive our space slowly but steaddily. We are finally happy to announce the completion of the basketball court. The space... Read the full report ›By Mohammed Tahir | Project Leader
There have been lots of renovations at the center and we are very proud to share with you; our cherisjed supporters. 1. Spectators bench: Construction of a spectators bench is ongoing. The pillars and... Read the full report ›
