The Community Integrated Anti-Violence Advocacy Network (CIAVAN) is Ghana's leading platform for violence prevention, peacebuilding, public safety education, and civic engagement — active across all 16 regions.
The Community Integrated Anti-Violence Advocacy Network (CIAVAN) is a non-partisan civil society organization dedicated to building safer, more peaceful, and more resilient communities across Ghana. Through structured advocacy, education, youth empowerment, and community engagement, we equip citizens to take an active role in preventing violence and promoting responsible citizenship.
Born out of a decade of personal commitment and sacrifice by our Founding Patron-General, CIAVAN has grown from a community advocacy initiative into a national movement with chapters, volunteers, and partners across Ghana's 16 regions.
A Ghana where every community is safe, peaceful, and resilient — where citizens are empowered to build a violence-free society.
To build Ghana's most impactful network for violence prevention, peacebuilding, and civic engagement — reaching every school, community, and institution.
Everything CIAVAN does flows through these nine interconnected focus areas — each addressing a specific and critical dimension of community safety and civic wellbeing.
Targeted education and community organizing that stops violence before it starts — in homes, schools, and public spaces.
Dialogue, conflict prevention, and reconciliation campaigns — especially critical during election seasons.
Practical safety training delivered in partnership with Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and NADMO.
Building informed citizens who understand their rights, fulfil their duties, and participate actively in democracy.
Developing Ghana's next civic leaders through school clubs, campus chapters, and the national leadership camp.
Building communities that protect themselves through organized Safety Committees and emergency preparedness.
Engaging communities and schools to prevent gender-based violence and promote healthy, respectful relationships.
Raising awareness about safe migration and trafficking risks in vulnerable communities near Ghana's borders.
Training communities to prepare for floods, fires, and emergencies in partnership with NADMO and Fire Service.
The founding vision, personal sacrifice, and 12+ years of dedicated investment that gave birth to CIAVAN
The founding leadership team guiding CIAVAN's national mission from inception to institutional reality.
Deputy Commissioner of Police. The visionary founder who personally funded and built this movement for over 12 years through Project Banbo Initiative and YAVAP.
Principal Visionary
A steadfast pillar of CIAVAN's patron advisory structure, supporting the Founding Patron-General in providing strategic oversight, institutional guidance, and governance leadership.
Patron Advisory
The chief executive driving CIAVAN's daily operations, strategy, business development, digital positioning, programme delivery, and national expansion across all 16 regions.
Chief ExecutiveCIAVAN has established its first community-specific chapter in the Ayawaso North Municipality in Accra — the CIAVAN Zongo Chapter — reaching some of Accra's most underserved urban communities with practical safety education, civic engagement, and community development activities.
Mobilizing Zongo community members to take pride in their environment — clearing drains, cleaning streets, and creating healthier, safer spaces for residents to live and work.
Delivering safety education, civic responsibility messages, and community dialogue sessions directly in Zongo communities — in local languages and through trusted community channels.
The chapter has already held a productive meeting with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ayawaso North, establishing a formal relationship with the district government to support community development initiatives.
To establish active CIAVAN Zongo Chapters across all major Zongo communities in Ghana — building organized, educated, and empowered urban communities that are part of the national safety network.
Upcoming Zongo Chapter Events & Programmes
Events and activities for the Zongo Chapter will be announced here. Check back regularly or join our WhatsApp groups for real-time updates.
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Location
Ayawaso North Municipality
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Join CIAVAN at our upcoming programmes, campaigns, and activities across Ghana.
CIAVAN's Peace and Responsible Speech Walk brings together citizens, youth, and community leaders to publicly promote peaceful coexistence, responsible communication, and non-violent engagement as core values of Ghanaian society.
CIAVAN's premier annual platform for national dialogue on peace and public safety. Government, security agencies, civil society, corporate Ghana, and communities converge for high-impact national conversations and commitments.
New events and programmes are added regularly. Join our WhatsApp Engagement Hub to receive instant updates on all CIAVAN activities, campaigns, and events as soon as they are announced.
Join Engagement HubFrom community clean-ups in Accra Zongo to school outreach in rural communities — CIAVAN volunteers and advocates at work.
Our latest videos, documentaries, advocacy campaigns, event highlights, and civic education content — all in one place. New videos are automatically displayed here.
Connect with CIAVAN members, volunteers, and leaders across Ghana. Get real-time updates, event announcements, safety information, and leadership opportunities directly on WhatsApp. Choose your group based on your role in CIAVAN.
CIAVAN's work is powered by the generosity of Ghanaians and international partners who believe in the power of community-led safety and peacebuilding. Every contribution — no matter the size — directly funds our programmes, volunteer training, community outreach, and national advocacy campaigns.
After making your donation, please send us your name and amount via WhatsApp to 0269518208 so we can acknowledge your contribution and issue you a receipt.
Funding enables our teams to visit more schools with safety education materials and trained advocates.
Supporting community safety forums, clean-ups, and awareness campaigns in underserved areas.
Training and equipping CIAVAN volunteers who serve communities at no cost to their families.
Making the Annual Peace & Public Safety Conference more impactful and nationally representative.
Interested in corporate sponsorship or a larger partnership? Contact us at ciavanofficial@gmail.com or WhatsApp 0269518208 to discuss tailored partnership options.
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