Ghana
WHAT WE DO
Alleviating poverty in Ghana.
“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.”
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero Hunger
"Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all."
UN Sustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
"Reduce inequality within and among countries."
UN Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduce Inequalities
In 2024, Ghana continues its steadfast journey to restore macroeconomic stability following two years of financial crises. Adding to the country’s existing vulnerabilities, substantial external shocks, including post-COVID pandemic issues, the Russia-Ukraine war, and a difficult global economic environment, contributed to spiking inflation of 54% and a sharp depreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi.
While Ghana is making progress through its efforts to secure lasting economic stability, families in rural Ghana grapple with food insecurity and high prices of necessities, including food and fuel. In northern Ghana, the number of impoverished families has grown exponentially to more than 70% according to the UNDP’s Inequality Report. Four out of ten women are anemic, and hundreds of thousands of children are hungry.
Opportunity has a vision and proven solutions to end the vicious cycle of poverty. We need your help to put the wheels of change in motion.
Facts about Ghana
- 30.4M total population
- 43% of the population lives in rural areas, and 29% of the workforce is employed in agriculture
- 7.7 million people (24% of the population) live below the poverty line; Almost 3 million live in extreme poverty.
- In northern Ghana, the number of impoverished families earning less than US $2.15 per day has grown exponentially to more than 70%
Our work in Ghana
Microfinance
We provide micro-loans, savings accounts, financial literacy training, and other financial services to help people in poverty grow small businesses and earn incomes.
Women Farmers Empowerment
Women farmers receive loans and training on how to properly care for and how to grow crops. The crop focus in Ghana includes cocoa, chili, plantain, citrus and onions.
Youth Apprenticeship
The Youth Apprenticeship Program transforms the lives of vulnerable Ghanaian youth by providing them with the skills for success in viable trades.
Women's Mentorship
In this innovative program, both Mentees and Mentors are empowered by strengthening capacity, skills, knowledge, and experience as work to build grassroots businesses.
Quality Education
This program allows the expansion of classroom capacity, improvement of sanitation and enhancement of technology. School fee loans and fee insurance are available to parents.
See how your support is
making a difference in Ghana.
Learn more about our program in Ghana, including strategy, objectives, and outcomes.
From extreme poverty to prosperity...
Her children, once in poverty, became the first in their community to attend university, and Christiana is proud to see them well-equipped for their futures.