Noviha

Welcome to our site. Noviha is a registered charity number 1125922 established since 1981. Noviha’s mission is to create a sense of belonging by relieving poverty, promoting well-being and advocate self-reliance for Ewes, their families and friends in the UK and Ghana. We prioritise the well being of our youth and collaborate with other organisations and the  Ghana High Commission in promoting youth programmes to achieve this aim.

 Noviha celebrated Hogbetsotso 2012 on 1st September, at Tottenham Leisure Centre

The festival commemorated the great exodus and dispersal of the Ewes The history of the migration which led to the present day settlements in the various towns and suburbs in the Volta Region of Ghana. The celebration received wide publication and was well attended by people mainly from UK and the Ewe Diaspora in continental Europe. The occasion was graced by chiefs from the Volta Region of Ghana, members of the Ghana High Commission in UK and Chairs and leaders of various Ghanaian Associations as well as representatives of our sponsors. The event is in aid of supporting the care of premature babies, health and education within the Volta Region. The Highlights was the Procession of Chiefs and Queen Mothers from the Volta Region of Ghana, dramatisation of the Hogbetsotso story, the graceful rendition of the Ewe traditional dances Atsiagbekor, Ganu, Agbadza etc and the serving and consuming of Ewe traditional cuisine. Most importantly, dancing the night away with the latest highlife and Azontos from Ghana. On 1st September 2012 the place to be seen was Tottenham Leisure Centre at the Hogbetsotso Festival.

Sponsored Walk

The Sponsored Walk 2012 was succesfully completed on the 30th of June, 2012. This is Noviha annual Sponsored walk in support of premature babies at the Keta Hospital in Ghana. We started and finish at City Hall . The 10 mile walk covering eight london bridges with sponsorship for premature e babies. Noviha is a health conscious organisation, and Sponsored Walks are now part of our fundraising events. The sponsored walks tend out to be one of the most beneficial methods of fundraising for Noviha. It enable members friends and family to walk a distance of between 10-15 miles, This provides the opportunity to truly enjoy the beautiful scenery of London, especially the bridges and tend to raise money for our charitable causes. The Sponsored Walks have proved to be very popular with the members and the organisers. The funds raised for the June 2010 and the June 2011 walks were used to purchase a number of equipment donated to the premature baby care at Keta Hospital in January 2011 in Ghana.

Who we are

Noviha started in 1981 as a welfare organisation to support its members in times of hardship. Our Vision is to be an enterprising social organisation running services and providing support that will make our communities’ lives better than they are today. Our Values shape what we do, how we do it and why. We will act with integrity; promote equality and diversity, prioritising those in greatest need and take pride in our culture, ethos and heritage. Noviha's mission is to relieve poverty, promote well-being, advocate self-reliance and create a sense of belonging for Ewes, their families and friends in the UK and Ghana.  Noviha Governed by Memoranda of Association and is run by Trustees  Read More about who we are

Join Us

At Noviha we strongly believe in our motto that Nɔvikpɔkpɔe nye Nɔviwɔwɔ. Membership of Noviha is strictly by attending one of our general meetings, filling the membership forms and paying the appropriate membership fees. The proposed member is then introduced to other members, accepted as a member and given the heartwarming Noviha embrace and welcome. The growing membership of Noviha and their willingness to work together to improve the life experiences of others were instrumental to our past successes. We acknowledge and appreciate the talents brought in by new members. There is still more to do and so we want you to join us and tell us how we can improve. Come and let us keep transforming the lives of others who are less fortunate and by so doing transform our own. Read More about our Online activities

Education and Health Projects

Education and Health priority projects supported by Noviha. Health and Education, especially of children, are Noviha’s priorities. Noviha is making a donation in January 2012 to support premature baby care at the Keta District Hospital. Noviha, in the last year, donated sizeable consignments of medical equipment to hospitals and clinics in Ghana. Education Noviha, since 2005, has provided financial support to impoverished students. Noviha over the years has also donated over 28,000 books to schools and libraries in Ghana. Noviha supports its members through alleviation of loneliness by organizing away days. Read More about our Education and Health Projects

Online Education and Cultural Programmes

Noviha recently started Ewe language classes for beginners and refresher programmes for the youth and members of the charity. The Charity will be expanding this programme through its online projects to include a repertoire of Ewe dances such as Agbadza, Ganu, Gadzo and Bobobo. We will also be teaching Ewe language, traditions and customs such as Engagements (Nyonutabiabia), Out-dooring (Vihehe de go) Ewe proverbs and Story Telling (Egli kple Adzototo) as well as providing an online forum for exchanging ideas. Read More about our Online activities