Protecting Ghana’s ocean and empowering artisanal fishers
We champion safety at sea, climate resilience, sustainable fishing and community-led advocacy across coastal communities.Link for Advocacy events
Link for Advocacy eventsWhy this matters
Ghana’s coastal communities depend on healthy oceans for livelihoods and nutrition. Overfishing, unsafe practices at sea, climate change and weak enforcement threaten people and ecosystems. The Fisherfolk Sustainability Network (FSN) works hand-in-hand with communities to advocate for safety, resilience and sustainable futures.
Communities
Nungua, Keta, Anyanui, Dixcove, Anomabo, Jomorro
Focus
• Safety • Sustainability • Advocacy • Research
Approach
Community-led training, partnerships & policy implementation
Key challenges we address
Climate Action
Changing currents and extreme weather increase risks for small-scale fishers.
Unsustainable practices
Non-selective gear and poor handling reduce stocks and quality.
Safety at sea
Limited training and equipment lead to preventable accidents.
Weak enforcement
Fragmented regulations and low awareness hinder compliance.
What we do
Programs aligned to the Code of Safety for Fishermen & Fishing Vessels (2005).
Climate change awareness
- Monthly workshops and local-language materials
- Community dialogues & short films
- Practical adaptation strategies
Sustainable fishing practices
- Selective gear & seasonal closures
- Demonstration projects in pilot sites
- Fish handling & quality
Safety of life at sea
- Seamanship, first aid & emergency drills
- Life jackets and communication gear
- Incident reporting & learning
Advocacy & regulation
- Stakeholder forums & policy dialogues
- Public campaigns
- Follow-up on adoption & enforcement
Field photos
Real scenes from our partner communities.
Get in touch
For partnerships, press and volunteering.
- Email: info@fsn.org
- Phone: +233 500 030 0248
- Address: Coastal Community Hub, Accra, Ghana
Support this work
Your donation helps fund training, safety equipment and community advocacy.
Management & Board of Directors
Leadership guiding our mission and community impact
Prof. Fred Yao Gbagbo
Board Member
Public health consultant specializing in population health, bioethics, reproductive health and policy analysis with over 25 years of experience. Associate Professor at University of Education, Winneba and Acting Dean of Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education.
Dr. Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah
Board Member
Private legal practitioner and Maritime Law Consultant. Former CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority for 19 years. Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK and Fellow of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Mr. Mark Tetteh Azietaku
Board Member
Certified Cambridge ICT/IT/CS teacher with strong background in analytics and machine learning. Passionate about technology, education and data-driven development.
Ms Angela Nambuer Asamoah
Board Member
Strategic communication specialist and academic focused on social advocacy and community-led development. Uses theatre arts and communication frameworks to enhance organizational visibility and impact.
Ms Christabel Ewedji
Executive Director
Founder of Fisherfolk Sustainability Network and leader in small-scale fisheries development. Dedicated to empowering fishing communities through advocacy, safety training, sustainability and policy engagement across Ghana.