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SWIDA Ghana and AfriYouth collaborate with industry stakeholders in the Smock Industry within the Northern region to deliberate on the industry’s progress. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to render the industry vibrant and profitable for value chain actors, particularly women, girls, and youth who depend on it for their livelihood.

KASA! Safe Spaces Monitoring Update

As part of our continued commitment to supporting survivors and individuals navigating abuse and exploitation, the KASA! Project Safe Spaces funded by African Women’s Development Fund are now fully operational. Five spaces have been established, with four stationed in Tamale and one in Walewale, with each of them having trained staff who provide confidential support,Continue reading “KASA! Safe Spaces Monitoring Update”

Hajia Alima Outlines SWIDA Ghana’s Efforts at Empowering Young Women at the SDG Summit

Organized by the Central NUGS under the theme “Advancing Quality Education, Gender Equity, and Peaceful Institutions: A Unified Pathway to Sustainable Development, the SDG Summit sought to highlight the need for empowerment of women to bridge the gap of gender inequality. Executive Director for SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed delivered a compelling keynote on GenderContinue reading “Hajia Alima Outlines SWIDA Ghana’s Efforts at Empowering Young Women at the SDG Summit”

SWIDA Ghana Receives Recognition Award

SWIDA Ghana has been awarded the Outstanding Youth Leadership and Mentorship Organisation of the Year by the Executive Business Group, at the 2nd Northern Business Merit Awards and Conference. The recognition celebrates SWIDA Ghana’s commitment to nurturing young leaders and empowering women across Northern Ghana. A big thank you to our dedicated team, mentors, andContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Receives Recognition Award”

SWIDA Ghana Meets With PWDs in Impactful Session

SWIDA Ghana, in partnership with ToLEC Ghana, engaged with members of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) community to better understand their level of awareness on SGBV-related issues, as well as their use of safe spaces, and the challenges they face in reporting and accessing support. As part of engagement, SWIDA Ghana also introduced newly launchedContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Meets With PWDs in Impactful Session”

SWIDA Ghana and WFP Partner in New VSLA Initiative

SWIDA-Ghana and the World Food Programme (WFP) have initiated a VSLA project, benefiting 200 groups across three regions and five districts of Ghana. This initiative seeks to empower communities, particularly women and vulnerable groups, through financial inclusion and economic empowerment. The project provides training and support to groups, enabling them to manage their finances, accessContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana and WFP Partner in New VSLA Initiative”

Hajia Alima Encourages Students to Learn about SBGV as part of Empowerment

Executive Director for SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed, has emphasized the importance of understanding and combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), especially for the safety and well-being of girls. She said this when she delivered a message to over 400 fresh students of the Agriculture Faculty at the University for Development Studies (UDS), in aContinue reading “Hajia Alima Encourages Students to Learn about SBGV as part of Empowerment”

Organizations can Survive Through Partnerships, Collaborations, and Innovation – Hajia Alima

The Executive Director for SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed shared invaluable insights as a panelist on strategic planning and organizational perspective in a changing donor environment, at the WFP Annual Partner Consultation in Rome. Hajia Alima indicated that as a grassroots organization, SWIDA Ghana has navigated the complexities of shifting donor priorities and funding landscapesContinue reading “Organizations can Survive Through Partnerships, Collaborations, and Innovation – Hajia Alima”

SWIDA Ghana Honoured at Ghana Philanthropy Awards

At the 4th Ghana Philanthropy Awards-2025, organized by the Business Executive Group, SWIDA Ghana received the Outstanding Award for Innovation in Water Harvesting Technologies and Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices. The recognition celebrated SWIDA’s pioneering work in restoring degraded lands and empowering rural women farmers to adapt to climate change. With technical training and funding support fromContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Honoured at Ghana Philanthropy Awards”

Hajia Alima Delivers Keynote Address for Rural Women’s Impact

The Executive Director of SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed delivered a powerful keynote address on transforming the lives of rural women farmers. Hajia Alima made this delivery at the FAO Subregional Platform on the CFS Voluntary Guidelines for Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment. She highlighted the daily struggles of women like Amina, whoseContinue reading “Hajia Alima Delivers Keynote Address for Rural Women’s Impact”