Mrs Cecilia Senoo

Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) was established in 2001 as a community-based, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation in Ghana. From its inception, the organisation set out to improve the health, education, and socio-economic well-being of women, children, and young people, particularly those living in underserved and rural communities. Founded as a women-led organisation, HFFG adopted a rights-based and participatory approach, encouraging community ownership and empowering marginalized groups to make informed decisions and influence their own development outcomes.

The organisation’s vision is to see a Ghana free of discrimination, where women, children, and young people have equal opportunities to develop their full potential. Its mission focuses on building partnerships that enhance health, education, and economic empowerment through sustainable strategies, capacity building, community participation, and the promotion of accountability and non-discrimination. Over the years, HFFG has developed a reputation for professionalism, openness, teamwork, and dedication to community transformation.

HFFG’s work spans several areas including primary health care, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), HIV, TB and malaria programming, disability inclusion, women empowerment, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The organisation also plays a major role in community systems strengthening (CSS), working through civil society networks, community-based organisations, and local structures to improve health outcomes and build sustainable community capacity. Through a combination of advocacy, community mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, and service delivery, HFFG has implemented diverse interventions that respond to both national priorities and community needs.

By its 20th anniversary in 2021, HFFG had extended its reach to all 16 regions of Ghana and positively impacted millions of people. The leadership of its Executive Director, Mrs. Cecilia Lodonu-Senoo, has been widely recognised, including a humanitarian award received in 2020 for her contributions to national development and community empowerment. The organisation continues to expand its areas of work, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness to emerging development challenges. For example, in 2023, HFFG partnered with the International Medical Corporation (IMCC-Ashipti) to launch a non-communicable diseases (NCD) prevention project to increase awareness among school-aged children and promote healthy behaviours.

HFFG has cultivated strong partnerships with donors and development partners such as USAID, UNFPA, UNICEF, UKaid, and the Global Fund, as well as local and international civil society organisations. Its commitment to sustainability is reflected in its focus on strengthening community structures and leadership so that programmes can continue beyond donor funding cycles.

Throughout its existence, HFFG has faced typical challenges related to resource constraints, outreach in rural communities, and sustaining long-term change. However, it has consistently relied on community engagement, capacity building, and participatory decision-making to overcome these obstacles. Its deliberate effort to include marginalized and vulnerable populations—such as persons with disabilities, sex workers, and young people living with HIV—has strengthened its reputation as an inclusive organisation that seeks to leave no one behind.

More than two decades after its establishment, Hope for Future Generations has become a respected and trusted development actor in Ghana. Its legacy is seen not only in improved health and education outcomes but also in the empowerment of women and young people, the strengthening of community systems, and the promotion of social justice and gender equality across the country.