SWIDA Ghana has been making efforts to prevent and respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) affecting the vulnerable, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at every stage.

The organization has been engaging directly with PWDs to enable the understanding of their unique experiences, barriers to reporting abuse, and challenges in accessing justice and support services.

The voices of these vulnerable groups are essential in designing inclusive, accessible, and effective interventions.

SWIDA Ghana believes that listening, learning and planning together create safer communities and stronger protection systems that leave no one behind. Inclusion is not just about participation, it is about ensuring that PWDs are empowered to influence decisions that affect their lives and well being.

Organize Town Hall Meetings Regularly – Participants to SWIDA Ghana

As the Convenor of the SDG Tamale Platform, SWIDA Ghana, in collaboration with the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly and with financial support from the Ghana SDG Secretariat, successfully organized a Town Hall Meeting that brought together over 90 participants, including citizens, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and government institutions.

The meeting provided a platform for key departments to present updates on service delivery and enabled citizens to engage directly with duty bearers on priority development issues.

Participants called for regular Town Hall Meetings, greater transparency and accountability, timely implementation of community priorities, and stronger inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in local governance.

Together, we are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting accountable, inclusive, and participatory local governance where every voice matters.

SWIDA Ghana Organizes Training Under the EMPOWERHER Project

As part of our commitment to promoting safe, inclusive, and resilient communities, SWIDA Ghana successfully organized a Training on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), SGBV Referral Systems, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Service Delivery for frontline responders under the EMPOWERHER Project.

The training brought together health professionals and frontline service providers operating within Safe Spaces across selected health facilities and schools to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in providing quality, survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and confidential support to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

Participants deepened their understanding of:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

Survivor-centred approaches to service delivery

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

SGBV referral pathways and coordinated response mechanisms

Ethical principles, confidentiality, and safeguarding in case management

By strengthening the capacities of frontline responders, SWIDA Ghana is contributing to improved access to quality psychosocial support services and protection for women, girls, and other vulnerable groups within our communities.

This training forms part of the EMPOWERHER Project: Advancing Institutional Strength, Leadership, Protection, and Inclusion for Sustainable Impact, implemented under the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project, with funding from Global Affairs Canada in partnership with Plan International Ghana.

SWIDA Ghana Establishes ASPnet in Schools

As part of SWIDA Ghana’s commitment towards promoting the values of UNESCO, the organization is looking to establish UNESCO ASPnet/ Clubs in six schools.

Starting off, we visited Yapalsi M.A. School to officially initiate a UNESCO ASPnet. The visit provided an opportunity to meet the vibrant club member and to introduce them to the vision and values of UNESCO.

We also discussed how club members can become ambassadors of peace, sustainability, cultural diversity, and responsible citizenship within their school and community.

It was a very interactive introductory session with students sharing ideas and aspirations for the Club.

Also, together we co-created a roadmap of exciting activities to be implemented in the next academic term, including initiatives on peace education, environmental sustainability, waste management, digital literacy, cultural heritage, gender equality, and student leadership.

This is only the beginning of a journey that will empower young people to learn, lead, and take action for a better future.

SWIDA Ghana Convenes Town Hall Meeting in Tamale

As the Convenor of the SDG Tamale Platform, SWIDA Ghana, in collaboration with the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly and with financial support from the Ghana SDG Secretariat, successfully organized a Town Hall Meeting that brought together over 90 participants, including citizens, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and government institutions.

The meeting provided a platform for key departments to present updates on service delivery and enabled citizens to engage directly with duty bearers on priority development issues.

Participants called for regular Town Hall Meetings, greater transparency and accountability, timely implementation of community priorities, and stronger inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in local governance.

Together, we are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting accountable, inclusive, and participatory local governance where every voice matters.

Climate Change Conference held in Tamale

Executive Director for SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed delivered a presentation at the Climate Change Conference, which was under the theme “Towards Gender-Sensitive Climate Adaptation for a Just Transition in Northern Ghana.”

With this year’s focus on Northern Ghana, the conference, organized by FES and YARO, brought together over 50 participants from Northern Ghana to Tamale from the 19th–22nd May, 2026.

Hajia Alima’s presentation centered on “Just Transition: The Feminist Perspective.”

Other discussions held at the conference are inclusive climate adaptation, women’s leadership, and gender-responsive solutions for sustainable development and climate justice in Northern Ghana.

Women in Karaga Reclaim Lands Using Trench Tech

In Karaga, the active participation of women in reclaiming degraded lands through deep trench technology is transforming livelihoods and restoring environmental health.

By leading land restoration efforts, women improve soil fertility, increase agricultural productivity, and strengthen household food security.

The involvement of women promotes sustainable land management practices, enhances resilience to climate change, and creates opportunities for economic empowerment.

With funding support from the World Food Programme (WFP), these initiatives enable women to play a central role in rebuilding productive landscapes and securing a more sustainable future for their communities.

SWIDA Ghana Commends Partners for Support in Communities

SWIDA Ghana has extended heartfelt appreciations to Global Affairs Canada and the SIGRA project for supporting Kumbungu Women’s Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood interventions.

According the Executive Director of SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alimah Sagito-Saeed, the intervention has reached over 300 women and extended to Nanumba South and Mion Districts, creating real opportunities for rural women to thrive.

Through the support, SWIDA Ghana facilitated capacity building for women beneficiaries across these districts, equipping them with skills to take up leadership roles and actively participate in decentralization processes.

Today, more women are engaging in participatory governance, shaping decisions that affect their communities.

SWIDA Ghana thanked the donors for investing in women’s agency, climate resilience, and inclusive governance in Northern Ghana.

Thanks Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada and especially the High Commissioner to Ghana Myriam Montrat and her team from Global Affairs Canada, and the SIGRA team.

In Pictures: Donor Visits Project Community to Assess Intervention

Donor visits show women groups that their work is seen, valued, and supported beyond reports. Direct engagement builds trust, boosts morale, and validates their efforts on the ground.

When women feel recognized, they gain confidence to take bolder steps, innovate, and sustain their initiatives—turning encouragement into stronger impact for their families and communities.

This is the situation of our groups at Koblimagu agro farm.supported by Farm and Forest Facility of the FAO