Ghana Association in Oregon Ghana Association in Oregon Welcome to the homepage of the Ghana Association in Oregon. Founded in 1992, the GHASO is a non-profit registered in the State of Oregon. Our mission is to serve as a social and cultural support network for Ghanaians living in Oregon. To instill cultural awareness in our children and an appreciation of our cultural values and traditions. To take an active role in sharing Ghanaian culture within our wider communities. And, to function as the official mouthpiece of its members.