Centre for Women and Food Security-Ghana
WHO WE ARE
The Centre for Women and Food Security–Ghana (CeWaFS-Ghana) is a women- and youth-led civil society organization advancing food security, climate resilience, gender equality, land restoration and inclusive rural development.
We empower women, girls and young people through innovative livelihood programmes, capacity development, sustainable agriculture and community-led initiatives that strengthen local economies and transform communities.
Our work promotes Nature-based Solutions, Indigenous and local knowledge, environmental sustainability, climate-smart and regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and equitable natural resource governance. We work with communities and strategic partners to restore degraded landscapes, strengthen food systems, and expand opportunities for women and young people to participate in decision-making and economic development.
OUR IMPACT
Through our community programmes, partnerships and advocacy, we have achieved the following:
- 11,840 tCO₂e/year – estimated greenhouse gas impact.
- 57,250+ smallholder farmers reached through climate-smart agriculture initiatives, approximately 65% women and 40% young people.
- 13,000 Indigenous and rural farmers trained and supported in compost production and regenerative agriculture.
- 55 metric tons of nutrient-rich compost produced.
- 100 regenerative agriculture farms supplied with organic compost.
- 200 metric tons of agricultural and market organic waste diverted from open burning and dumping.
- 26 hectares of degraded land restored through community-led ecosystem restoration initiatives.
- 800 hectares of threatened forest ecosystems supported through community-based conservation and protection initiatives.
- 1,126 Indigenous women trained as community conservation leaders in the Black Volta Basin.
- 75 metric tons of plastic waste diverted from the environment through circular economy initiatives.
- 500+ smallholder farmers supported with irrigation and mechanization services.
- 15 rural girls supported through interventions aimed at preventing child marriage and protecting their educational opportunities.
- 5 rural young people supported to pursue tertiary education.
Our approach places women and young people at the centre of community-led solutions, recognizing them not simply as beneficiaries, but as leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and decision-makers in building resilient and sustainable communities.
System Change
We drive transformative change by integrating food security and climate resilience with gender equity and environmental restoration. The system change focuses on creating a sustainable and equitable agricultural landscape through the following strategies:
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Holistic Agricultural Development: Implement advanced agricultural techniques and technologies that enhance productivity and sustainability. This includes promoting climate-smart agriculture, optimizing resource use, and improving market access for smallholder farmers.
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Empowering Women: Develop and execute gender-sensitive programs that enhance women’s roles and opportunities in agriculture. This involves providing training, access to resources, and leadership opportunities to empower women as key stakeholders in food security and climate resilience.
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Strengthening Agricultural Value Chains: Support resource-deficient actors along the agricultural value chain by providing capacity-building, financial resources, and infrastructure. This aims to improve efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses, and create more robust market linkages.
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Environmental Restoration: Integrate environmental restoration efforts into agricultural practices to improve ecosystem health and resilience. This includes habitat restoration, pollution control, and sustainable land management practices.
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Collaborative Partnerships: Foster partnerships with local communities, government agencies, and international organizations to amplify impact, share knowledge, and coordinate efforts across sectors.
By addressing these interconnected areas, we Aim to create a resilient and equitable agricultural system that supports food security, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.
Highlights
- Boosting Health of Rural Farming Communities
- Raising Living Standards of Rural Female Farmers
- Enhancing Beans(cow pea, soya bean, etc) Production
- Boosting lives of farming communities
- Educating the Female Farmers
- Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- Landscape Restoration
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