Communities continue to question where NGOs get their source of funds and their motivation on why they implement
projects. For one parent in a suburb of Takoradi, Ghana, since these organisations do not account to the people on how they
operate and sources of their funds, he will not allow the ward to participate in any of the skills training the NGO offers. He
stated, “how do I know if my ward is not being subjected to indirect slavery” This comment together with other inquiry from
beneficiaries on the field of implementing a youth-led inclusive project motivated this inquiry, ‘Is downward accountability to
beneficiary communities essential? Drawing on qualitative research methodology and using interview guides, data were collected
from 20 guardians/parents, master trainers, field officers and a project leader of an NGO in the Western Region of Ghana.
