Accra, GHANA – In a game-changing move, the United States Government, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has introduced a groundbreaking $7 million program that presents an unprecedented opportunity for farmers in Ghana. The Farmer Support Activity, facilitated by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to revolutionize food security and empower farmers during the lean season in select districts across Ghana.
This transformative initiative will provide vital assistance to 17,000 farmers from June to August 2023. By combining financial support and comprehensive agricultural training, the USAID Farmer Support Activity equips farmers with the necessary tools for success. Through strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the National Identity Authority, MTN, and other key stakeholders, WFP has identified and registered smallholder farmers who will benefit from this life-changing project.
The collaboration between USAID, WFP, and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture aims to empower farmers and enhance agricultural practices. The project’s objectives are to enhance food security, improve livelihoods, and drive sustainable development in Ghana’s agricultural sector.
This extraordinary initiative is the result of close cooperation between the Ghanaian government, USAID, and WFP. Their joint commitment to collaboration and coordination ensures efficient delivery of support to farmers across the nation.
USAID, the leading U.S. Government agency dedicated to eradicating global poverty, takes an integrated approach to development, promoting accountability, sustainable systems, and inclusive growth.
The United Nations World Food Programme, the world’s largest humanitarian organization, is renowned for saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to rebuild communities affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change. In Ghana, WFP’s programs focus on improving nutrition, food systems, social protection, and emergency response, in close collaboration with the Government.
This initiative represents an unparalleled opportunity for Ghana’s agricultural sector, heralding a new era of growth and prosperity for farmers nationwide. With USAID and WFP at the helm, Ghana is poised for a transformation that secures its food supply and uplifts the lives of its farmers, paving the way for a brighter and sustainable future.
-US Embassy Ghana.