Our story
True Generation of Afrikan Link is an NGO founded in November 2006.True-goal is an independent nonprofit, charitable organization , with an independent, four member board of directors.Began in the Bolgatanga municipality of the Upper East region of Ghana in West Africa.
The region consists of 8 districts. The people of the municipality speak Gruni. The main occupation and source of income of the people is agriculture although there are other income generating activities such as basket and smock weaving,pottery,shea butter extraction and mny other creative talents.The region’s population is about 1,150,000 people.The organization takes its name from its purpose and activities being undertaken or carried out.It is a brain child of artisans,agriculturalist and youth with concern, who are committed to alleviating poverty (which is endemic in this part of the country).
Empowering women in the deprived communities,improving the health standard in the rural areas as well as creating sustainable agricultural enterprenueral projects for the youth espercially the girls through collaboration with members of the society, members of the government and abroad and member of the african origin in abroad.
This organization is concentrated in areas of agiculture, health, arts, african music and dance, advocacy programs, volunteer program as well as income generating activities. By way of exploration and residing in the Upper East region, True-goal’s founder and his assembled team alongside associates are first hand witnesses to the poverty which is endemic and the hard conditions under which people live. With untapped potentials of the people and opportunities which can be exploited, we are determined to fight poverty
and alleviate them from those living conditions.
True-goal’s director has permanently resided in the regional capital and since birth has worked in variety of sectors including agriculture,creation of small scale independent businesses,artistry,music,primary school teaching, radio presenting,various puplic sectors and contruction works.Contacts have been made,advices have been sought for, thereby received and shared with elders and community members.
A positive reputation has been made.These available resources coupled with that of the experiences and expertise of the remaining desperate staff of True-goal,its our strong belief that we can gradually and strategically be a significant contributer to the development of our region and its people through the creation of diversified sustainable projects in order to alleviate poverty, enhance sustainanble livelihood and meet some if not all of the health needs of the deprived and the old and bring growth to our country ghana and Africa as a whole.
As the team and members love to call it in short t.g.o.a.l and with other wanting to put ‘energy’ on the name call it true-g.o.a.l and hence we began in the upper east regoin.True-goal plans to spread through the entire continent.
True-goal is aware that sustainable living is of course the immediate affair to tackle, but healthy,enjoyable,
satisfying livelihood is True-goal’s ultimate objective.True-goal’s founder and his wife began a grassroot campaign among their family and friends in Europe,Canada,Ghana itself and around the world by selling handcrafted products to retail and alliance shops,at True-goal’s market stands,shared market stands,festival sales through promotional and gift sales.
They made concerted effort to educate and communicate with both the outside world and the local people about the problematic situation of the regions and possible solutions. From humble beginnings True-goal is growing to a global network of social entrepreneurs working to empower and provide economic opportunities to people in developing countries.
Our Name
The inspiration for our name True Generation Of African Link came from a famous African quote: ” when it rains,it does not rain on one mans roof we have hardly ever paused to inquire if these folks get sufficient to eat and clothe themselves with.” To us, each man,woman and child in the world represents a unique, distinctive people offering extraordinary products born of their rich cultures and traditions.
Our Logo
Our logo represents the values we want to invest in the name True-goal. The family,thus people reminds us we are all
linked together as we live on this earth. The colours reminds us of homes of people with whom we work in many villages
,the people who who buy,work, volunteer from around the world,talents and race.the circles and the arrow in the middle
represent our goal and its importants.
Our Motto :
Truely productive Proudly natural
Organs of t.g.o.a.l the reaseach
group-vission vantage vessels
peer education group
drama,modeling and talent show club
fine art club
anti aids and anti drug club
enermies of addiction club
music and dance club
tour and exibition group
the green exchange group
the disability and healthy living club
Activities
in collaboration with different concern institutions,it contributed significantly to the reduction of child abuse,health and political issues of the society directly concerning the young members of the population was appreciated in some parts of the region with some important projects half attendend to due to lack of funds. the organization is accomplishing different youth intergrated development activities that enable the reduction of youth problems in the region.documentary videos where taking in bongo on the increase of teenage pregnancy and factors leading to it.education on the use of protection during sex,stds and personal hygine with projects hanging with no reliable support not even from the government institution.