Five women-led groups, Tisontaba, Tkpang, Tiyumtaba, Kun Noli Din Veila Din Lam Nyuriba, and Tilijotob, comprised of more than 90 determined women have long worked within the shea industry; producing and processing shea nuts and butter. However, like many small-scale entrepreneurs, they faced major hurdles: limited working capital, inadequate processing equipment, and lack of access…

Bounded by a shared vision for growth and financial independence, Suglo, Gub Katimaali, Kimoabang, Titroto, and Nlampom women groups have not only transformed their own lives, but are driving community development through shea butter production and processing in Ghana’s Northern Region. Their remarkable journeys are a testament to the power of unity, leadership, and access…

Five women’s groups; Zisuung, UJinnawan, Tizaabini, Tintooni, and N-Mombei in Yendi, each with varying sizes and financial needs, found a common ally in Tradeline Consult. Tradeline Consult committed to supporting women entrepreneurs, regardless of the scale of their businesses, guided these 5 groups to secure loans from the Tamale Presby Co-operative to boost their shea…

In the serene community of Sognaayili, within the Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly, a women’s group called Wunizooya B Women’s Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA), is changing the narrative of economic empowerment and agribusiness. The group Wunizooya, meaning “Allah is great,” was formed in September 2022. Under the visionary leadership of their Chairperson, Talata, the group…

Nestled in the heart of Dungu Kukuo, within the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, the Wunizaligu Women Group stands as a beacon of empowerment and resilience. Founded by a group of 10 hardworking women, the group specializes in the traditional craft of shea butter processing, a practice that embodies the rich cultural heritage of…

Founded in 2005, the Vielong Business within the Jisonaayili community in the Sagnarigu Municipality specialises in maize and soybean farming and aggregation. The business supports over 100 women who play a crucial role in its operations. Despite a history of steady growth, 2024 brought unforeseen challenges that tested its resilience like never before. The agricultural…