CategoriesVSLA Women

Empowering Women for Leadership: Sung Foundation Commemorates International Women’s Day in Kumbungu

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 Women

Government Urged to Support Women Farmers to Improve Food Security

Hajia 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 Women

Promoting Clean Cooking: A Sustainable Path to Protecting Our Environment.

The 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 […]

CategoriesEducation Medical Uncategorized Women

“No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone” – A Joint Effort to Raise Awareness

Breast 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 […]

CategoriesChildren Education Women

INCLUSIVE JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS: Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage and Gender-Based Violence

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 […]

CategoriesEducation VSLA Women

Empowering Our Staff for Community Impact: Internal Capacity Building on Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA)

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 […]

CategoriesChildren Education Women

INCLUSIVE JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS – Phase Two

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 […]