Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) - Kumasi, Ghana

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that works in solidarity with those striving for social justice. Our mission is to work towards a life of dignity by committing to the promotion of human rights (especially social and economic rights) and social justice for all. The vision is to have a “world where every life matters”.

ISODEC was founded with the goal of tackling development inequalities and their impact on marginalized communities in Ghana. Over the years, ISODEC has developed a track record as a champion for transformative and inclusive development which addresses the needs of the poor and excluded in society. Whether it is its pioneering work advocating to uphold community rights to safe water and sanitation (at the  

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peak of the neoliberal push for the privatization of water) or in championing pro-poor budgeting, ISODEC has carved a niche as a people and rights-oriented policy influencer. The target population for its work is the majority poor and excluded in Ghana (women, men, children, and rural and peri-urban populations) with whom it works in solidarity to further social justice and equity. ISODEC’s previous work on inequalities has primarily targeted inequitable access to essential services. In this area, it has undertaken (with partners) policy advocacy for universal health care, access to water and education.