Empowering Women and Children in Ghana
CategoriesReport Uncategorized WomenWe were honored to participate in the 2025 Ghana Civil Society Forum held on June 25–26 at the GNAT Hall in Accra. Representing both the Northern Region and our organization were Hajia Fati Seidu Tambro, our Executive Director, and Elianor, who contributed to the forum’s critical conversations on civil society development, sustainability, and impact. This […]
CategoriesCurrent Projects Education Food & Health VSLA WomenThrough the Generating Revenue and Opportunities for Women to Improve Nutrition in Ghana (GROWING) project, an initiative of CARE International, Sung Foundation is working to equip local leaders with the skills they need to drive sustainable change from within. Now in its second phase, the project is being implemented in Damongo and Daboya, both located […]
Sung Foundation commemorated International Women’s Day at Kumbungu with the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) women’s group, celebrating the achievements and contributions of women while addressing key issues affecting their empowerment. The event brought together various stakeholders, including the Executive Director of Sung Foundation, Hajia Fati Seidu Tambro, the Gender and Governance Officer, Shafawu […]
CategoriesFood & Health VSLA WomenHajia Fati Seidu Tambro, the Executive Director of Sung Foundation, a non-governmental Organization, has called on the government to support smallholder women farmers, to promote food security. She said building the capacity of smallholder women farmers on sustainable agricultural practices such as regenerative farming and climate-smart techniques for environmentally friendly practices was critical and appealed […]
CategoriesClimate Change Current Projects Education WomenThe Climate Change Officer of Sung Foundation, Mary Mahami, and her team conducted a week-long clean cooking demonstration across five communities in the Tolon District—the initiative aimed to promote the adoption of energy-efficient stoves as a sustainable alternative to traditional cooking methods. During the demonstrations, three types of cooking stoves were showcased: the traditional firewood […]
CategoriesChildren Food & Health VSLA WomenBetween December 2024 and January 2025, Sung Foundation made significant progress under the RING – Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Improvement Program (SALIP), aimed at improving access to quality nutrition for women and children in Northern Ghana. The project was implemented concurrently in two districts, Sagnarigu and Karaga, reaching a total of 40 communities. Across both […]
CategoriesEducation Medical Uncategorized WomenBreast cancer is not just a medical condition; it is a challenge that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. Understanding the importance of unity and support, Sung Foundation, in partnership with Collective Action Against Poverty in Ghana (CAAP-Ghana), recently held a two-day breast and cervical cancer awareness and free screening event at the University for […]
As part of an initiative led by Sung Foundation, the “INCLUSIVE JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS” project has made significant strides in addressing child marriage and gender-based violence (GBV) in the Tolon District. Funded by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF), this project has engaged both schools and communities to raise awareness and foster advocacy […]
We recently conducted an internal capacity-building session focused on the procedures of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA). This initiative aimed to equip our staff with the essential knowledge and skills needed to train community members in effective savings and loan practices. During the training, our team delved into various aspects of VSLA operations. The […]
In the past, women have often been regarded as the weaker sex and subjected to numerous injustices, including sexual violence, unpaid labor, and exclusion from decision-making processes. Despite significant efforts to address these issues, they persist, necessitating further initiatives to support marginalized women and children. To this end, Sung Foundation, in partnership with the African […]
