By Kizito CUDJOE
The World Vision Ghana (WVG) along with its collaborators has initiated a program as part of the Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE 2030 Project). This initiative seeks to double the earnings for approximately 400,000 households nationwide by 2027.
This program aims to bolster family resilience, enhance earnings, and foster sustainable ways of living by linking households with comprehensive market systems along with providing them access to information and resources.
Starting from 2024 through to 2027, the program intends to cover approximately 160,000 homes within just one year across 14 districts spanning seven regions—namely Upper West, Upper East, Ashanti, Northern, Western North, Savannah, and Bono East.
During the MoU signing ceremony held in Accra to formally launch the initiative, THRIVE 2030 Programme Manager Justice Tiiigah stated that the program's framework has been developed through extensive interactions with various farming and producer associations nationwide.
But there has been a shortfall," he pointed out. "Often, you begin executing a program without initially addressing people's mindsets. THRIVE 2030 takes a distinct approach; it starts by assisting individuals in reassessing their capabilities and aids them in formulating household business strategies designed to lift them from poverty.
He stated, "Our belief is that increasing one's earnings allows for limitless possibilities," which is why they aim to have 400,000 individuals double their incomes by the time the program concludes.
By promoting 'savings for transformation programs,' we bring community members together every week to pool their regular savings, which they then utilize for their own development.
Mr. Tiiigah argued that the project’s strategy — focusing on changing mindsets and using savings to facilitate transformation so as to boost access to credit — ultimately leads to increased production, where "we establish inclusive market systems enabling them to produce at larger scales."
At this stage, they might require some financial assistance, and that's when the Vision Fund steps in to help these farmers obtain loans—whether they're farmer loans, agricultural loans, or production loans—to enable them to increase their output significantly.
In summary, THRIVE 2030 gathers local participants and market enablers to guarantee that rural families can boost their earnings sustainably, withstand unexpected challenges, and achieve lasting financial self-sufficiency.
The partners collaborating for the program’s execution encompass VisionFund Ghana, Farm Concern International, Ghana Commodity Exchange, Fairtrade Africa, Pangea Africa, and Esoko.
Jean Claude Mukadi, who serves as WVG’s National Director, addressed the audience during the MoU signing event in Accra with welcoming comments. He emphasized that this collaboration underscores a mutual dedication to strengthening community resilience across Ghana.
He emphasized that THRIVE 2030 aims to "equip smallholder producers with the necessary tools, knowledge, and opportunities."
The National Director highlighted that collaborators offer distinctive skills, which will help achieve the common objective of addressing systematic issues related to fostering inclusive market systems development.
He stated: "We are convinced that our collaborative endeavors will result in higher earnings, greater profits, and an enhanced overall effect. We firmly believe that united, we can foster significant advancements in bolstering resilience and enhancing the wellbeing of the numerous families we support."
During the ceremony, partners involved in THRIVE 2030 similarly had opportunities to convey their commitment and pledge support for ensuring the initiative’s effective execution.
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