SWIDA GH was invited as a development partner to the Savannah Region for the Regional Extension Linkage Committee (RELC) regional planning sessions. SWIDA-Gh made a presentation on our interventions in the various districts in the region. Besides our presentation, there were presentations from the Damongo Agriculture College, the Research Coordinator from CSIR/SARI, Fishery Commission, andContinue reading “Pictures: SWIDA-Gh participates in RELC Session in Savannah Region”
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SWIDA-Gh Presents Progress report to WFP
The Executive Director for the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Gh), Hajia Alimah Sagito-Saeed presented the progress report on the implementation of the Sustainable Livelihoods and Nutrition Project to official from the World Food Programme. The presentation was aimed at briefing the officials of the World Food Programme about the progress of work on theContinue reading “SWIDA-Gh Presents Progress report to WFP“
250 Girls Graduate Under SWIDA Project
The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Gh) has graduated 250 Female Leadership Mentorship through its academy in Tamale, as part of capacity building aimed at empowering girls. The graduation ceremony held in Tamale, was part of the SWIDA-Gh’s Flagship Leadership initiative under the Women’s Voice & Leadership (WVL) Project supported by Plan International Ghana andContinue reading “250 Girls Graduate Under SWIDA Project“
SWIDA – Ghana celebrates IDGC – 2022 in Damankunyili
The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency, Ghana (SWIDA – Gh) has celebrated the International Day for the Girl Child with school girls in Damankunyili, a rural community in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern region. Overwhelming school children and teachers from the Damankunyili R/C Junior High school joined SWIDA – Gh in the celebration whereContinue reading “SWIDA – Ghana celebrates IDGC – 2022 in Damankunyili”
Pictures: SWIDA – Gh Partakes in UDS Agritech Challenge 2022
Executive Director for SWIDA – Gh, Hajia Alima Sagito – Saeed, is a member of the Regional Ideation Team for the 2022 Kosmos Innovation Centre, UDS Agritech Challenge Classic. She was judge at the first Classic pitch for 24 new Agritech businesses by the students. Key Innovations to mention included 1. Use of Plantation leavesContinue reading “Pictures: SWIDA – Gh Partakes in UDS Agritech Challenge 2022”
Pictures: Mentoring Session, National Week Celebration – 2022
Group mentoring session as part of the National Week Celebration, put together by National Youth Authority in the Northern Region. The the for the celebration was Inter-generational solidarity; females go lead. The session was facilitated by SWIDA – Gh Executive Director, Hajia Alima Sagito – Saeed.
Pictures: Sacks Concept honours SWIDA – Gh Executive Director
Local development partner, Sacks Concept presented a citation in honour of Executive Director of SWIDA – Gh, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed for supporting youth businesses. Congratulations Madam!
SWIDA – Gh Hosts leaders of local partners, staff receive training
The Executive Directors of Two strong youth-led organizations passed by SWIDA-GH office, with the Mission to further deepen partnership. The other reason for the organizations’ visit, was to provide training to the staff of SWIDA – Gh on the various areas of capacity needs for effective team and office work. Northern Regional Coordinator for ActivistaContinue reading “SWIDA – Gh Hosts leaders of local partners, staff receive training”
SWIDA-GH, Plan Int. Ghana equip 25 women with entrepreneurial skills
The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-GH) in partnership with Plan International Ghana, under its women voice and leadership programme, has empowered 25 women to enhance their livelihoods. The three-day intensive training in beads making, brought together women in the operational areas of the programme in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, and someContinue reading “SWIDA-GH, Plan Int. Ghana equip 25 women with entrepreneurial skills“
Statistics from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that about 13 teenage pregnancies are recorded everyday in Ghana, especially in 2020, during the peak period of COVID – 19.
Available figures This data reveals that in 2020, on a daily basis, out of nearly 301 pregnancies recorded in Ghana, 13 involved teenagers. According to the GHS, Ghana recorded a total of 109,888 teen pregnancies with the lowest girls put in the family way being 10-year olds. The World Bank collection of development indicators reportedContinue reading “Statistics from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that about 13 teenage pregnancies are recorded everyday in Ghana, especially in 2020, during the peak period of COVID – 19.”
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