Charles Vandyck

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Charles Kojo Vandyck is a development practitioner, thought leader, and advocate for transformative change in majority-world communities. As the Head of Capacity Development at WACSI and a member of the RINGO Systems Change initiative, Charles has been instrumental in strengthening civil society organisations to drive sustainable, community-led impact. With credentials as a certified Change the Game Academy Master Trainer and an IFC-Learning and Performance Institute Trainer, he blends a wealth of practical expertise with a deep passion for leadership development, organisational growth, and systems transformation. Charles is also a recognised podcaster, amplifying critical conversations on global development, equity, and innovation.

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Under the Mango Tree: A Conversation on Africa, Aid, and Agency

The afternoon sun filters through the mango leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. A gentle breeze stirs the air, carrying the distant hum...

Understanding CSO Business Models: A Guide to Sustainable Impact in the African Terrain

Explore how African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) sustain impact amid shrinking aid and civic restrictions. This article examines CSO business models, revenue strategies, and their unique role in advancing social justice and inclusive development.

What Young Africans Can Learn from Yvonne Mpambara’s Bold Bid for Uganda’s Presidency

Meet Yvonne Mpambara, a young Ugandan lawyer and activist challenging the status quo by running for presidency in 2026, inspiring others to harness their youth as a leadership resource.

Youth Representation in African Governance: Moving Beyond Tokenism

On 18 July, 2024, I attended the 2024 ECOSOCC Citizens Forum on Democracy & Institutional Resilience at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The...

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Tragedy On The Accra-Kumasi Highway: A Call For Urgent National Action

Tragic road accident on Ghana's Accra-Kumasi highway claims 16 young lives, highlighting concerns over road safety, culture, and institutional accountability.

Bawku in Crisis: Tragedy, Tension, and the Task of Building Peace

Bawku, Ghana, struggles with a decades-long chieftaincy conflict, resulting in loss of lives, livelihoods, and social cohesion, demanding urgent reconciliation and attention.

Ghana’s 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review: A Glimpse of Hope Amid Fiscal Caution

Ghana's 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review presents a cautiously optimistic economic outlook, highlighting a slow recovery path through fiscal discipline, debt reduction, and targeted investment.

Securing Generational Wealth: A Sustainable Future for African CSOs

African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) seek lasting sustainability beyond short-term funding, exploring transformative strategies to cultivate generational, self-sustaining wealth for future impact
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