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Wear Your Voice for the Voiceless
Imagine waking up one day to the threat of being torn away from your home, the land your family has nurtured for generations, the very soil that holds the memories and dreams of your community. There is a heartbeat that echoes from the soil of Benimasi-Boadi, a rhythm of life that has sustained the indigenous community near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana for generations. This rhythm is under threat, the heartbeat faltering under the shadow of exploitation and displacement.
In Ghana, the struggle for land rights is not an abstract issue; it is the daily reality for the people of Benimasi-Boadi, who stand to lose not just their homes, but their ancestral connection to the Earth, their community cohesion, and their agricultural traditions that have long been the backbone of their existence. This is where the Land Rights Defenders step in, and where your support becomes the beacon of hope. Since our journey began in 2020, leading up to our formal incorporation on April 18, 2023, our purpose has been unwavering—to protect the rights of those deprived and vulnerable, to stand as a bulwark against the tides of injustice that threaten to wash away the foundations of indigenous life.
The “Land Rights Defenders” T-shirt fundraiser is more than just a campaign; it is a lifeline, a rallying cry for the protection of a people whose history, culture, and future are bound to the land. By choosing to support this cause, you are aligning yourself with the guardians of ancient traditions, the protectors of the Earth, and the advocates of equity.
Here’s how your support will make a difference in Benimasi-Boadi and beyond:
- Legal empowerment for the Benimasi-Boadi community to contest unjust land acquisitions.
- On-the-ground support to help the community maintain their rights and access to land.
- Advocacy for policy reform that upholds indigenous land rights in accordance with international standards.
- Documentation and international exposure of the land rights violations faced by the community.
DONATION POLICY
Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. In addition, we may be able to offer you a matching gift from your employer. Please check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program. As a donor, you will also be eligible to receive periodic updates on our work and the impact of your gift. We will also keep you informed of ways you can get involved in our work.
PPP Business Model:
- Your donation is tax-deductible. This means that you can deduct the amount of your donation from your taxable income.
- Land Rights Defenders Inc. is not required to pay federal income tax. This means that more of your donation can go directly to supporting our work.
- Land Rights Defenders Inc. is held to high standards of accountability and transparency. We are required to file annual reports with the IRS and to make our financial records available to the public.
- We hope that these benefits will encourage you to donate to Land Rights Defenders Inc.
