Who We Are
& What We Do
Christian Rural Aid Network (CRAN) is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to working with the rural and peri-urban poor, the vulnerable, disadvantaged populations and communities with emphasis on the right of children to education and empowerment of women to improve their living and prospective conditions.
- To substantially reduce poverty among the rural poor and the disadvantaged in target communities.
- To promote quality formal and informal education in target communities.
- To promote sustainable development opportunities for the rural poor and the disadvantaged in target communities.
VISION
Communities
Without Poverty
To see a Ghanaian society in which poverty and its concomitants are substantially reduced, leading to the achievements and sustenance of social justice.
Compagnon Shows Great Support
CRAN had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Netherlands representing Compagnon on November 10, 2025. The visiting members included Carlijn Mutgeert, Corina Van Hemert, and Sabine Dekker. During their visit, they graciously donated €1,100 to support CRAN’s initiatives

OUR MISSION
To work towards improvement in the quality of life for the rural and peri-urban poor, disadvantaged populations and communities in a holistic manner (socially, economically, physically, and spiritually) with emphasis on the economic and social empowerment of women and the right of children to quality formal education in a most professional and qualitative manner.