Ghana
Ghana is rich in natural resources and has one of the strongest emerging economies in Africa. Despite this, most of Ghana's poor live in rural areas without basic services such as health care and clean...
View ArticleWorld AIDS Day 2013
As we celebrate World AIDS Day on December 1, see how our Partner Countries in Africa are taking steps to put an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in their communities and thriving with and without...
View ArticleGhana: Scale-Up Program Makes an Impact
Update to the Global Board (October 2008). The Scale-Up Program has seen significant achievements in maize output and epicenter construction.Community Centers for Meeting Basic NeedsUpdate to the...
View ArticleThe African Woman Food Farmer: Her Future Is Africa's Future (2000)
This is the launching brochure of The Hunger Project's African Woman Food Farmer Initiative, a microfinance program designed to empower women food farmers through credit, savings and investment. The...
View ArticleLearning the True Meaning of "Comfort" with THP-Ghana
Comfort Aniniwa was used to the ups and downs of subsistence farming. She was unable to picture a brighter future for herself, or her family. When THP-Ghana gave her the skills, financial freedom and...
View ArticleInternational Day for the Eradication of Poverty Honored in Ghana
On October 17, 2011 The Hunger Project-Ghana recognized the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a public ceremony and a procession through the streets of Koforidua, the capital of...
View ArticleAgricultural Trainer Elevates Community's Income
Isaac Lartey is a farmer from Banso-Asuboi and a member of The Hunger Project'-Ghana's Kyempo Epicenter Committee. Since his training as an Argicultural Trainer of Trainers, he has played a major role...
View ArticleTHP-Ghana Completes Several Construction Projects
THP-Ghana inaugurated a new nursery school at Toku Epicenter; Adomfe Epicenter's cocoa and oil-palm seedlings were transplanted into the field and began to generate income; and Fesi-Bame Epicenter,...
View ArticleJanuary 2008: Scale-up in the Eastern Region of Ghana
This report covers the achievements and lessons learned from the first half of Year Two of the Robertson Challenge - a five year commitment to demonstrate that the successful Epicenter Strategy of The...
View ArticleConnecting Girls, Inspiring Futures
THP-Ghana Celebrates International Women's Day 2012International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without...
View ArticleCommunity Leader Demonstrates Farming Techniques
David Tetteh became involved with THP in February 2008 and, since then, he has become Vice Chair of his Epicenter Committee. He educates the members of his communities in farming techniques, and on his...
View ArticleGhana Celebrates International Women's Day 2010
In commemoration of International Women's Day 2010, The Hunger Project-Ghana organized a National Rural Forum under the theme "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All," which was held on...
View ArticleWidow Becomes Valuable Community Leader and Advocate for Women's Empowerment
Comfort Nyame, widow and mother of four, participated in THP-Ghana's Women's Empowerment Program and is now a wide-reaching advocate for women's and children's rights.Community Centers for Meeting...
View ArticleAgricultural Entrepreneurship and Smallholder Development in Ghana
Through the Epicenter Strategy’s food security programs, farmers have achieved higher yields. However, this production needs to be complemented by other activities, especially market access, in order...
View ArticleEmpowering Women in Africa to Generate Their Own Household Income
Meet Matilda Aba Tibua, a married woman with four children, who is now helping to support her home after participating in The Hunger Project's Vision, Commitment and Action and food security workshops....
View ArticleHunger Project Leader Shares Skills to Empower Others
Linda Asantewa is a living example of how The Hunger Project's work is impacting the lives of village women, especially, and empowering them to play key leadership roles in their communities.Linda...
View ArticleOctober 2007 Newsletter: Epicenters in Africa - Five Years to Self-Reliance
Community Centers for Meeting Basic NeedsDownload the October 2007 Newsletter (PDF, 516.5 KB)
View Article"Of Cola Nuts and Coca-Cola" - THP in Ghana
At 47, Vida Osei-Boahene is discovering she has a knack for business. After suffering the ups and downs of susbsistence farming for years, THP-Ghana gave her room to grow. Several smart business moves...
View ArticleFood Security Partnerships with THP-Ghana in 2012
Updates from Hunger Project programs in Ghana, including a new partnership for increased food security and trainings in various income-generating activities in April 2012.Update to the Global...
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