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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”

SWIDA Ghana Holds Focus Group Discussion for Girls

SWIDA Ghana, under UNICEF’s Power Her Potential programme, has held a Focus Group Discussion with adolescent girls in the Kpilo community. These adolescent girls fall among the groups of girls who have either dropped out of school, or have never attended school and have no source of income. The discussion drew the focus to theContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Holds Focus Group Discussion for Girls”

SWIDA Ghana Launches 16 Days of Activism – 2025

SWIDA-Ghana’s Kasa Advocates joined the Tamale Islamic Science Senior High School to launch the “16 Days of Activism Against All Forms of Digital Violence, placing advocacy at the center of the event.” Through engaging discussions and awareness creation, the students were made to understand digital violence, to speak up against online abuse, and promote safer,Continue reading “SWIDA Ghana Launches 16 Days of Activism – 2025”

SWIDA Ghana Creates Safe Spaces through the UCare Project

Under the UCare Project, SWIDA-Ghana continues to make meaningful progress as our registered Gender Model Families hold their neighbourhood meetings. These gatherings provide a safe space for families to share their experiences and reflect on the Family Action Plans they developed; plans aimed at redistributing household responsibilities and reducing the workload traditionally placed on women.Continue reading “SWIDA Ghana Creates Safe Spaces through the UCare Project”

SWIDA Ghana Executive Director Honoured Among the 100 Most Influential Persons in Ghana 2025

SWIDA Ghana Executive Director Honoured Among the 100 Most Influential Persons in Ghana 2025 The Executive Director of the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed, has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Influential Persons in Ghana 2025 at a prestigious ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre. The recognition,Continue reading “SWIDA Ghana Executive Director Honoured Among the 100 Most Influential Persons in Ghana 2025”