Category Archives: Women and Girls Empowerment

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.”

Pictures – SWIDA – Gh Conducts VSLA Training for Staff Members

The Village Savings and Loans Scheme is a social Mobilization and a behavior change strategy. SWIDA – GH is very experienced in using the strategy for the promotion of financial inclusion of women in rural and Peri-urban areas. This is why the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency organized a refresher training for its staff members,Continue reading “Pictures – SWIDA – Gh Conducts VSLA Training for Staff Members”

SWIDA – Gh Facilitates installation of Beehives for project communities

The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA – Gh), has been supporting women in five districts in the Northern Region on beekeeping for livelihood improvement. Women in the districts, Damongo, Mion, Tolon, Kumbungu and Nanton, have received a series of training on harvesting honey and making it a venture, to support the upkeep of theirContinue reading “SWIDA – Gh Facilitates installation of Beehives for project communities”

Hajia Alima Urges youth to venture into e-commerce business

Executive Director for the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA – Gh), Hajia Alima Sagito – Saeed has called on Ghanaian youth to take full advantage of e-commerce business. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Tamale, Mrs. Saeed advised the youth to seize the immense opportunities available in the sector to create employment for themselvesContinue reading “Hajia Alima Urges youth to venture into e-commerce business“

SWIDA – Gh Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022

In partnership with the Song – Ba Empowerment Center in Tamale, the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA – Gh), commemorated the World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022, with focus on the reusable pad to support the girl. A total of one hundred female students of the Riyadh Soliheen Islamic JHS at Nakpanzoo went through trainingContinue reading “SWIDA – Gh Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022”

SWIDA – Gh Joins Reception of High Commissioner

SWIDA – Gh as a partner, was privileged be part of honouring a reception invitation by the Canadian High Commissioner in Ghana. This activity was to celebrate the Canada Day and also the Armed Forces Day. The High Commissioner’s welcome statement mentioned the commitment and contribution of the Canadian government to Ghana, especially in supportContinue reading “SWIDA – Gh Joins Reception of High Commissioner”