Safe Cities Foundation transforms African urban mobility and spatial planning through data-driven advocacy, community-led design, and the optimisation of shared urban spaces for every resident.
Six interconnected programs driving sustainable, people-centred urban change across Ghana and the wider African continent.
We campaign for safe, affordable, and sustainable transportation systems — from Bus Rapid Transit corridors and pedestrian walkways to cycling infrastructure — that serve all Ghanaians equally and prioritise non-motorised transport.
We embed directly into communities to co-design public spaces, markets, transit hubs, and streetscapes — ensuring local voices and indigenous knowledge shape the urban environments they inhabit and depend on.
We collect, analyse, and publish urban mobility data to inform evidence-based policy. Our work on commuter patterns, pedestrian safety hotspots, and spatial inequity drives decision-making at the city and national level.
We engage government ministries, city authorities, and development partners to champion transformative policies — from inclusive zoning codes to road safety legislation and integrated transport master plans for Ghanaian cities.
We run training programmes, fellowships, and workshops to develop the next generation of African urban practitioners — planners, advocates, data scientists, and community leaders who will shape our cities from within.
We facilitate South-South learning between African cities, connecting urban practitioners and policymakers across the continent to share lessons, best practices, and innovations in mobility and spatial planning.
Every Safe Cities Foundation initiative is grounded in these three mutually-reinforcing principles.
We engage government, city authorities, and international development partners to champion policies that prioritise people over vehicles — from pedestrian infrastructure and cycle lanes to integrated public transport systems and inclusive urban zoning.
Residents know their neighbourhoods best. We facilitate participatory design processes that put community knowledge, lived experience, and cultural context at the heart of every project — from informal market redesigns to new transit corridors.
From GIS mapping and pedestrian counts to commuter surveys and road safety analytics, we build the data infrastructure that African cities need to make smarter, fairer, and more sustainable planning decisions grounded in local realities.
On-the-ground projects and research initiatives we are driving across Ghana and beyond.
A systematic street-level assessment of pedestrian infrastructure across five high-density neighbourhoods in Accra, identifying critical gaps in walkway provision, crossing safety, street lighting, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Working alongside traders, residents, and local authorities in Agbogbloshie to co-design a safer, more functional market layout — improving vendor flow, sanitation access, waste management, and accessibility for all users.
Building a publicly accessible dataset on commuter patterns, trotro route coverage, road incident hotspots, and informal transit networks across Greater Accra — to power smarter, evidence-based policy decisions.
An advocacy and technical support initiative to advance Bus Rapid Transit development along key corridors in Greater Accra — including route analysis, ridership modelling, and stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Transport.
As a young organisation, we are already building a track record of meaningful urban transformation across Ghana and the African continent.
Our inaugural research report documents the current state of public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and road safety across Greater Accra, establishing a data baseline for measuring future impact and identifying priority intervention areas.
Whether you are an institutional donor, a corporate partner, an international development organisation, or an individual who cares deeply about African cities — your support directly funds the research, advocacy, and community work that drives real change.