Our History
Ghana Union Greater Birmingham [GUGB] has had a chequered history in its 54 years of existence. During this period, the union has gone through different stages of development and growth. It started around 1968 as Birmingham African Students’ Union supporting Ghanaian students, and also other African nationals studying in Birmingham at that time. It later evolved in the early1970s as ‘Ghana Union Birmingham’ under the leadership of Mr. Francis William Amoah, one of the founding fathers of the union. The formation of Ghana Union Birmingham was a result of the growing demand for us to have our own union, coupled with the increased numbers and diversity of the Ghanaian community in the city of Birmingham and its environs. In those days, there were hardly any Ghana Union activities in the West Midlands region, and Birmingham was the centre of attraction where major Ghanaian events and activities took place for the Ghanaian community in the Midlands region.Â
Who we are
GUGB is a community-based organisation dedicated to supporting human infrastructure development that maximises and strengthens community building. We hope to build a strong and vibrant Ghanaian community that support each other.
What we do
What we do is summarised simply as providing welfare support and improving the conditions of our members in Birmingham and its environs.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make life much better for people to help them realise their full potential in society.
Our Mission
Our mission is to mobilise the Ghanaian community to build a strong human infrastructure and vibrant community to support each other, and also build a strong bond and relationships amongst Ghanaians residing in Birmingham and its environs.
Our Aims
Our aims are:
- To offer practical advice, information, welfare support, and where appropriate refer or signpost people to the relevant agencies for further help and support.
- To motivate and arouse the interest of people to participate in the development of their community, and also engage them to participate in programmes and activities to foster community spirit and civic pride.
- Â To provide support and give assistance to our members and their families in times of bereavement, and or celebrating major family events.
- To contribute to improving the economic, health, and social well-being of our members through information and advice so that they are better informed and know where to go to get help.