Programmes

Our Programme Pillars

ACFF’s work spans four pillars that translate climate science into stories, solutions and scaled‑up action.

1. Climate Journalism & Public Education

We demystify climate issues through investigative journalism, explainers and educational outreach across radio, television, digital and community channels. Flagship activities include:

  • Asempa Climate Desk: Weekly explainers and investigations across Asempa FM, JoyNews and other media brands, with local‑language segments.
  • Climate Classroom: School outreach, teacher toolkits, climate clubs and debate circuits to engage students and educators.
  • Truth & Data: Visual explainers, infographics and community scorecards on floods, droughts, food security, health and air quality.

2. Community Adaptation & Resilience

We empower households and local groups to prepare for and respond to climate impacts. Our interventions include:

  • Micro‑Grants: Competitive small grants (GHS 5k–50k) for nature‑based solutions such as mangrove restoration, tree‑growing, clean cookstoves and rainwater harvesting.
  • Resilience Clinics: Mobile clinics offering expert advice on disaster preparedness, climate‑smart agriculture and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene).
  • City & Coastal Action Labs: Pilots with local authorities on drainage, waste segregation, early‑warning systems and heat‑action plans.

3. Climate‑Smart Livelihoods & Enterprise

We build skills and support small enterprises that drive a just transition to a green economy:

  • Green Skills Bootcamps: Youth training in solar basics, maintenance, briquettes, composting and upcycling.
  • SME Support: Market linkage and basic finance for circular‑economy micro‑enterprises in areas such as plastic recovery, eco‑blocks and organic fertiliser.

4. Policy Engagement & Accountability

We create platforms for citizens, scientists and policymakers to co‑create solutions and hold duty‑bearers accountable:

  • Climate Townhalls: Quarterly citizen‑policy dialogues rotated across regions, with summaries presented to Parliament and relevant ministries.
  • Policy Tracker: Media‑friendly dashboards on nationally determined contributions, climate finance flows, municipal by‑laws and enforcement.
Climate Focus Artwork

This image captures the urgency and human dimension of climate change. It complements our programme pillars by reminding us that behind every statistic are real communities grappling with the climate crisis.