John Nkaw, the country director for Action Aid, has refuted the notion that individuals start non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to gain money.
According to him, the perception that NGOs' leaders and staff are wealthy—primarily as a result of their automobiles and demeanor—is what affects the perception that they make money from their activities.
"When I talk, I don't think I'm wealthy, however, perhaps if you go and choose someone from the town where I work, they would say I'm wealthy because I have a driver that arrives with a Prado, but they often forget that we drove through rural villages," he remarked.
Even if their pay is competitive, Mr. Nkaw claimed on Joy Prime's Prime Morning that they are still not at the top enough to be regarded as highly wealthy.
The country director said that there is a lot of responsibility and auditing involved in working for an NGO.
"In the world we currently live in, every cent of the donor must be accounted for in terms of finance. The donors visit for verification, the donors search for an external auditor, and you also need to look for an external auditor, he said. We have several levels of audits.
He also mentioned that NGOs are subject to audits by the Ghana Revenue Authority and pay taxes (GRA).
Nevertheless, to be excused from paying some taxes, an individual must present GRA with proof that the resources being utilized have a direct impact on rural regions and support government initiatives.
In the same interview, Mary Tobbin Osei, CEO of Kanko Associates, defended Mr. Nkaw's stance as a contributor and noted that NGOs are unyielding when it comes to responsibility.
She stated that this is because sponsors check on the various communities to be worked on a quarterly base very quarter is carrying out the tasks for which they have been awarded money.
"We (donors) have gone out there multiple times and seen issues, and we've actually rescinded funds. Hence, she advised anyone who was sitting there and believed they could steal money from an NGO, spend it, and get additional spouses to marry.
NGOs are non-governmental organizations that work to advance social advancement, human rights, and economic prosperity. Also, they are nonprofit organizations.
NGOs may concentrate on projects in the fields of health or health emergencies, education, infrastructure, assistance for the underprivileged and minority rights, and crime prevention.
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