BEST NACEM FOUNDATION

BEST NACEM Foundation was established in 2020 by its Founder and Executive Director, Mr. Stephen Nana Afful, and is duly registered and certified under the laws of Ghana with recognition from various Ministries, Departments, Ghana Aids Commission and Legal Aid Commission. With an outstanding track record of successful activities, through its dedicated staff and volunteers, the Foundation has strategically positioned itself as one of the leading CSOs in Ghana in the area of Law and Policy Reforms, Access to Justice and Human Rights Advocacy, In summary, BEST NACEM Foundation's consistent areas of work as highlighted above addresses the problem of Prison Congestion, delay of trials in court, abuse of hard drugs among student and Law and Policy Reforms including Alternatives to Incarceration and modern trends of drug policy reforms; Promotion of fundamental Human Rights, especially the poor marginalized, Women and the Youth. In 2023, BEST NACEM Foundation was recognized in the Eastern Region by the Attorney General Department, and traditional leaders like Nana Asare Kumi III, Osaberima Attah Dwamena II, for its remarkable role in reducing remand/pre-trial in prison and organizing training for prison and police officers, teachers and nurses. .

Vision

To become a leading Human Rights Civil Society Organization championing the course for Policy Reform, Youth Development and Social Accountability in Ghana

Mission

To create positive change and contribute to sustainable Development through Advocacy for better government policies, access to Justice and respect for human rights to others.

MAXIM

A threat to the justice of individuals in the society is a terrible threat to the justice of individuals of entire society (Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr).

Ghana's jail system reflects a dynamic landscape of legal processes, with recent statistics providing insight into its outcomes. Of those who have navigated the system, 13% have been successfully discharged, signaling the resolution or dismissal of their cases. Additionally, a notable 36% have been granted bail, offering a temporary release while legal proceedings unfold. The conviction rate stands at 4%, underlining the meticulous nature of the judicial process. These figures underscore the multifaceted nature of Ghana's justice system, emphasizing the importance of fair and thorough legal procedures.

2 freed from Koforidua Prisons after being on remand for 4 years through BEST NACEM FOUNDATION INITIATIVE

December 16, 2023

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2 freed from Koforidua Prisons after being on remand for 4 years through BEST NACEM FOUNDATION INITIATIVE

Two suspects on remand for four years at the Koforidua Prisons have been freed through the benevolence of BestNacem Foundation, a Non Gove...

Rate of illicit drug usage among the youth alarming

December 16, 2023

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Rate of illicit drug usage among the youth alarming

The Eastern Regional Head of Education at the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Worlanyo Wazila, has revealed that the rate of illic...

Three Institutions strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse

December 16, 2023

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Three Institutions strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse

The trio, NACEM Foundation, Legal Aid Commission, and Attorney-General (A-G) Department, recognized an urgent need to tackle the pressin...

Concerns Raised About Rapid Increase of Drug Addiction among Ghanaian Youth

December 16, 2023

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Concerns Raised About Rapid Increase of Drug Addiction among Ghanaian Youth

Speaking at a stakeholder meeting organized by BEST NACEM Foundation, Legal Aid Commission and the Attorney General Department, he describ...

Three Institutions strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse

December 16, 2023

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Three Institutions strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse

The trio, NACEM Foundation, Legal Aid Commission, and Attorney-General (A-G) Department, recognized an urgent need to tackle the pressin...

BEST NACEM Partners Social Welfare Department to Reduce Children on the Street

December 16, 2023

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BEST NACEM Partners Social Welfare Department to Reduce Children on the Street

The number of “STREET CHILDREN” in the country is extremely worrying. This is especially so because the number of children seen begging,...