SWIDA has received about 2,000 seedlings to support vegetation across its four agroforestry farms in three districts. The seedlings will help restore degraded land by improving tree cover, soil fertility, moisture retention, and erosion control. They will also support climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods, especially for women through access to fuelwood, fruits, fodder, andContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Receives Seedlings for Vegetation”
Category Archives: Agriculture
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 createsContinue reading “Women in Karaga Reclaim Lands Using Trench Tech”
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 isContinue reading “In Pictures: Donor Visits Project Community to Assess Intervention”
Nyasabga’s women farmers bear the brunt of climate change and land degradation, others turn to smart agriculture
Climate change is exacerbating the struggles of women farmers in the Nyasabga community in Northern Ghana’s Karaga District. Prolonged drought has left many women farmers reaping empty harvests, but while some have no harvest, others are defying the odds by adopting climate-smart agricultural practices, showcasing persistence and determination. This story explores the limited access toContinue reading “Nyasabga’s women farmers bear the brunt of climate change and land degradation, others turn to smart agriculture”
SWIDA Ghana Holds Dialogue on Policy for Agriculture, Others
A stakeholders’ dialogue has been held by SWIDA Ghana and partners, aimed at examining government’s existing policies on agriculture and its related economy. Held in Tamale, the stakeholders’ engagement was also aimed at discussing and making recommendations on how women in the agribusiness space can have access to resources, and market opportunities. These opportunities, theContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Holds Dialogue on Policy for Agriculture, Others”
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 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”
Pictures: SWIDA-Ghana Empowering Women, Nourishing Communities!
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 Trains Smallholder Farmers on Climate Resilience
As part of SWIDA-Ghana’s efforts to contribute to mitigating climate change impacts and build resilience among smallholder farmers, it organized a 7-day training on BIOCHAR fertilizer and charcoal production in Bagli, Tong, and Nyansabga in the Karaga District. A total of 120 smallholder farmers, especially women, from the three communities are the direct beneficiaries ofContinue reading “SWIDA-Ghana Trains Smallholder Farmers on Climate Resilience”
