Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities
Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities (AERC) is a legally registered, youth-led, community-driven nonprofit based in Ghana, Africa. The organisation works at the intersection of environment, climate, and energy justice, empowering rural and marginalized communities to lead in shaping climate and development solutions.
Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities (AERC) is a legally registered, youth-led, community-driven nonprofit based in Ghana, Africa. We work at the intersection of environment, climate, and energy justice, empowering rural and marginalized communities to lead in shaping climate and development solutions.
How We Work
Our work drives climate resilience and a just energy transition by empowering communities to act on the frontlines of change. In Environment & Climate, we advance community-led adaptation, restore ecosystems through nature-based solutions, and promote sustainable urban and rural infrastructure that withstands climate shocks. In Energy Transition, we challenge fossil fuel finance, advocate for the responsible extraction of critical raw materials, and expand access to affordable, renewable energy.
Through training, policy advocacy, research, and grassroots partnerships, we not only equip communities with the skills and tools to adapt but also amplify their voices in decision-making spaces. As a result, rural and marginalized communities are building resilience, safeguarding their environment, and shaping a future that is just, sustainable, and led by the people most impacted by climate change.
Our Focus Areas and Strategic Pillars
At AERC, our work is built around two interconnected focus areas: Environment & Climate and Energy Transition, each guided by strategic pillars that shape our programs, partnerships, and advocacy. Together, they reflect our commitment to climate justice, community empowerment, and sustainable development.
- Community led adaptation
- Nature-based solutions
- Urban and infrastructure development
- Plastics and Waste Management
Contact
Afienya-Mataheko, opposite Grace Bio, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.