Feeding Hope: Empowering Women Farmers to Reach 315,000 People
Project Timeline:
2025 to 2029
OIC Goal:
$800,000 (or more in total to unlock $12.5M GAC match)
In Northern Ghana, where over 70 percent of people live in poverty and food insecurity is rampant, women farmers are key to reversing the crisis. CLIMB (Climate Resilient Livelihoods for Women) empowers 14,500 smallholder farmers (70% women) and 500 agri-businesses. Farmers will receive climate smart training, financial access, and market connections to transform farming and fight hunger.
In partnership with Global Affairs Canada and Sinapi Aba, this five-year initiative will increase crop yields, incomes, and job creation while promoting gender equality and household decision making. Farmers gain access to microloans, savings, insurance, and tailored support that builds resilience against climate shocks and market fluctuations.
Your investment in CLIMB will ripple out across five districts, improve nutrition and livelihoods for hundreds of thousands, and ensure that women lead the way toward a more food secure and equitable future for Ghana.
Expected Results
Outputs (What we deliver)
- Climate-smart agriculture training provided to 14,500 smallholder farmers (at least 70% women) and 500 agri-businesses by 2029
- Seasonal microloans, crop insurance, and drought-resistant seeds made accessible to participating farmers
- Gender equality training delivered to participants’ spouses and community leaders to reduce structural barriers
Outcomes (What changes as a result)
- 14,500 farmers increase crop yields and incomes by approximately 20% or more by 2029
- 315,000 people experience improved food security and reduced hunger by 2029
- 30,000 jobs created across farming households and connected agribusinesses by 2029
- Women gain active leadership roles in local climate planning and community decision-making
