Women in northern Ghana, who mostly depend on subsistence farming, are facing growing economic challenges due to limited income opportunities and scarce skills training.
In response, AgriSolve, in collaboration with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), has launched a skills development programme aimed at equipping young women in agriculture with practical, income-generating skills. The initiative was introduced in Yendi, Northern Region, targeting women seeking alternative livelihoods within the agricultural value chain.
Speaking at the launch on Saturday, December 12, Elorm Goh, Executive Director of AgriSolve, outlined the project’s focus, operational areas, and expected impact on beneficiaries. He explained that the programme is designed to provide hands-on training tailored to the realities of farming communities.
“This is to ensure that young people acquire the practical skills needed in farming communities, skills that will enable them to work and sustain themselves,” he said.
According to Mr Goh, the initiative seeks to empower young women with practical skills that will enable them to secure employment or establish their own agricultural ventures, thereby improving household incomes and livelihoods.
Some beneficiaries who spoke to Channel One News expressed optimism about the programme, noting that the training has already begun to yield positive results.
One participant said she had gained valuable knowledge in shea butter production, explaining that she had learned how to process shea nuts into market-ready shea butter as a source of income.
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