About Reduce Recidivism Ghana
A youth-led movement to break the cycle of reoffending — restoring dignity and rebuilding futures, one young person at a time.
Founded on the belief that no one is beyond redemption
Reduce Recidivism is a youth-led initiative in Ghana committed to supporting the reformation and reintegration of juveniles in correctional centres. Founded by Tracy Frimpong, Esq. in January 2025, the initiative empowers young offenders through hands-on vocational training, life-skills development and mentorship that foster self-reliance and restore dignity.
In Ghana, juvenile offenders often face stigma, rejection and limited options after release. Without support, many reoffend — repeating a cycle of crime and incarceration. Through practical training and personal development, we make the reformation journey more empowering and transformative.
By focusing on long-term change and working with communities to reduce stigma, we aim to break the cycle of reoffending and create opportunities for lasting impact.
Our Mission
To reduce recidivism and crime rates among young people by providing vocational training, skill development, and mentorship that facilitate effective rehabilitation and smooth reintegration into society.
Our Vision
A Ghana with much lower crime and recidivism rates among young people — and a society where ex-convicts are empowered, economically independent, and can actively contribute to national development through self-employment.
Achievements & milestones
Real, measurable change since our founding in January 2025.
Funding secured
Secured funding from Arms Around the Child, England to support vocational training at the Junior Girls and Senior Correctional Centres in Ghana.
International partnerships
Built partnerships with Arms Around the Child (England) and The SAW Project (USA) to expand our reach and resources.
9 inmates trained
Successfully trained 9 inmates in soap making, bleach making, fabric-softener production and hairdressing.
Personal development
Delivered workshops on communication and financial-literacy skills at the Junior Girls Correctional Centre.
2 businesses launched
Helped create two small businesses for juveniles who completed their sentences — turning skills into livelihoods.
Peace education
Partnered with The Prem Rawat Foundation to bring peace education into correctional centres.
Meet our team
A small, dedicated team of advocates, facilitators and volunteers.
Tracy Frimpong, Esq.
A lawyer and youth advocate, Tracy founded Reduce Recidivism Ghana in January 2025 out of a conviction that transformation is possible when we treat people with empathy and invest in their future. She leads the organisation's programmes, partnerships and advocacy for juvenile justice reform.
Everloving Owusua Apenteng
Everloving leads training sessions inside correctional centres, from bleach-making to digital literacy. She believes deeply in second chances and in reminding every young person she meets that they are "a newer version" of themselves.
Oheneba Poku Boakye
Oheneba supports our digital-literacy and skills workshops, helping participants build practical, modern competencies and the confidence to use them.
Be the reason a young person never goes back
Your support gives juveniles in Ghana's correctional centres the skills, dignity and second chance they deserve. Stand with us today.