The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA – Gh), has launched a project titled “Sustainable Livelihoods for Improved Food Security and Nutrition” to help in improving nutrition among the people in some deprived communities in the Savannah Region.
The project, which was launched in Damongo, the regional capital, brought some key officials from the World Food Programme to see to the kick – off of the project.
Regional directors of various government institutions were also present at the launch, as well as women in agriculture development officers (WIAD), queen mothers, leaders of women groups from beneficiary communities and development partners.
The project which is expected to last six months will focus on empowering women with skills that will make them more resilient, as it enhances their ability to practice climate SMART agriculture.
They will also be trained in agribusiness and e-banking, both aimed helping improve their agricultural activities to business.
The “Sustainable Livelihoods for Improved Food Security and Nutrition”, is funded by the World Food Programme, and will be implemented in selected communities in the Savannah Region.
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