The Gender and Advocacy Officer for SWIDA Ghana, Ms. Patience Basing participated in a two-day national advocacy strategy development training workshop, organized by Netright and Alinea International. The training workshop is aimed to, as a matter of importance, put a spotlight on all the key areas of unpaid care work and how they can beContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Partakes in Workshop on Unpaid Care Work”
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SWIDA Ghana, AfriYouth Strengthen Women’s Voices in Agriculture Policy and Trade
The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA Ghana) in partnership with AfriYouth, has undertaken series of engagements to establish and strengthen women-led advocacy networks, aimed at amplifying the voices of women in agriculture and trade. The engagements, held in Tamale, were supported by the Africa Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) under the project “Strengthening Women’s VoiceContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana, AfriYouth Strengthen Women’s Voices in Agriculture Policy and Trade”
SWIDA Ghana Supports Women to Participate in World Shea Expo
SWIDA Ghana, under the Africa World Development Fund project “Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Voice for Collective Action, has sponsored 50 rural women in the shea value chain, to participate in the World Shea Expo 2025. Through their participation, the women had the opportunity to showcase shea products, engage in learning and exchange visits, and takeContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Supports Women to Participate in World Shea Expo”
SWIDA ED Graces World Shea Expo as Panelist
Executive Director for SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito Saeed has been selected as one the panelists at the 2025 WORLD SHEA EXPO in Tamale. The initiative which was aimed at connecting stakeholders and actors in the shea industry, took place at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale. Hajia Alima spoke on the topic “Building BridgesContinue reading “SWIDA ED Graces World Shea Expo as Panelist”
SWIDA Ghana Holds Session on SGBV for SHSs
SWIDA Ghana has successfully concluded an insightful session designed to equip Senior High School students with the knowledge and tools needed for life beyond school and how to handle SGBV. The key areas the innovative programme discussed included Career and Educational Pathways, Emphasizing the importance of setting career goals and pursuing further education, and FinancialContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Holds Session on SGBV for SHSs”
SWIDA Ghana Continues to Promote Gender Equality through the UCARE Project
SWIDA Ghana has been making strides under the UCARE Project, focused on Unpaid Care Work, Time Poverty, and the Gender Model Family approach. The organization’s dedicated field officers led sensitization meetings to deepen awareness on the importance of equitable care work and challenging existing gender norms. Together with community leaders, there was a successful agreementContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Continues to Promote Gender Equality through the UCARE Project”
SWIDA Ghana Hands over Fish Pond to Nyensabga Community in Karaga
SWIDA-Ghana, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), has successfully established an integrated Syntropic Agroforestry Farm in the Nyensabga community, located in the Karaga District. This initiative is aimed at boosting food security, nutrition, and income generation. The farm will support vegetable crop production for both household consumption and commercial purposes. As part ofContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Hands over Fish Pond to Nyensabga Community in Karaga”
AWDF, Partners Convene in Tamale to Strategize on Ending Sexual Violence
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SWIDA-Ghana with support from the World Food Programme is enhancing women’s livelihoods through vegetable farming. By equipping women with skills, resources, and markets, we are boosting incomes, improving nutrition, and fostering resilience.
SWIDA-Ghana and Balmaisha Foundation Celebrate Women
Balmaisha Foundation in partnership with SWIDA-Ghana has organized an event to celebrate women who have stood out in various fields at the CelebrateHer Women Summit 2025. The Summit is designed to recognize the resilience and impact of women changemakers in Northern Ghana to inspire other women to take action and to stand out in theirContinue reading “SWIDA-Ghana and Balmaisha Foundation Celebrate Women”
