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Ghana
Most Ghanaians are small landowners relying on subsistence farming to survive, with one-third living below the poverty line. The northern region of Ghana is particularly vulnerable to chronic poverty and food shortages due to erratic rainfall and a short harvest season. Malnutrition and child mortality rates are highest in this region, with malaria claiming the lives of 22% of children under 5 every year.
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Anglican Diocese of Tamale. The diocese’s development programs are implemented by the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation (ADDRO), which has over 20 years of experience working in communities in northern Ghana. To watch a video of the program, click here.
Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply
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Improved seeds, equipment and environmentally sound land management training increase production of crops and food staples.
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New and diversified crops improve diet and nutrition while creating new products to be sold for income.
Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities
- Micro-finance and income-generating activities such as sewing, tailoring, batik making and farming provide women with opportunities to increase their household income.
- The gender program runs “gender clubs” in schools that promote gender awareness and discuss reproductive health topics.
- An integrated community-based rehabilitation program helps people disabled by river blindness and other diseases to gain skills and start small businesses.
Promoting Health and Fighting Disease
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Ghana is one of 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa where the NetsforLife® program partnership is working to prevent malaria by distributing long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets and educating communities in prevention and treatment methods.
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HIV/AIDS awareness workshops train clergy and community leaders to teach prevention in their communities, provide counseling to those affected and reduce stigma among church and community members.
