Bringing recovery, hope and wellness to families and communities in Africa.
Recovery Africa, Inc. (RA) is a nonprofit organization that brings hope and recovery to African families suffering from substance use disorder. We help establish recovery communities, transitional housing, treatment centers and use proven methods to further treatment and long-term recovery.
Together, Recovery Africa's Board of Directors and Staff Members have well over 100 years of long-term sustainable recovery.
Our Work in Ghana:
The increasing use of alcohol and other drugs in Ghana is an increasing public health concern. It affects individuals, families and communities. Overcoming addiction in Ghana requires a coordinated effort. Although the World Health Organization views SUD as a disease, there continues to be negative public perceptions and myths about addiction. Recovery Africa believes that all Ghanaians need to have a better understanding about the use of alcohol and other drugs. When people become addicted, individuals and families should have places throughout Ghana to find help.
Overcoming SUD in Ghana requires a coordinated effort. Recovery Africa Inc. (RA) believes that all Ghanaians need to have a better understanding about the use of alcohol and other drugs. When people become addicted, individuals and families should have places throughout Ghana to find help.
RA has been active in Ghana since 2008 developing numerous programs, training events and providing addiction-related programs. Our objective is to empower Ghanaians to build a sustainable recovery movement. Check out the 'Projects' section in the main navigation to learn more about our various programs and initiatives. Or click HERE.
Recovery Africa and the Hopeful Way Foundation established an Oxford House in Accra in 2009. It has been operating successfully since that time thanks to the dedication of Ghanaians, Byron Merriweather and Oxford House, Inc. There are now three houses.
The House of St. Francis is located in Ashaiman, Ghana. The facility is a collaborative effort between Recovery Africa and the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra. The House of St. Francis is now self supporting and run by Ghanaians in recovery.
Numerous professionals and people in recovery from the U.S., Canada and beyond have come to Ghana, paying their own expenses, in order to carry the 12-step message of recovery and educate about the disease concept of addiction.
Ghana's Annual Recovery Walk is a way to celebrate recovery, show your support, generate hope, reduce stigma and offer living proof that recovery is real! All proceeds will help us continue our mission to strengthen the recovery community through peer-to-peer support, public education, and advocacy.
A multi-purpose center being constructed in Oyarifa and is expected to be completed by August, 2020. The building will have 20 self-contained rooms and conference facilities. It will be also used by Recovery Africa as a sober/recovery tourism bed and breakfast.
Recovery Africa in conjunction with our local counterpart Hopeful Way Foundation will assist in establishing an EAP structure in Ghana which is able to provide support services. The objective is to promote long term recovery by involving EAPs with Recovery Communities in Ghana.
