The staff of Agri-Impact Limited recently conducted a field trip to several communities participating in the HAPPY Program across the country. The purpose of the trip was to monitor the program's progress and gather valuable feedback for review and improvement.
The visit focused on assessing the impact of the project in selected Catholic Relief Services (CRS) project communities, including Kpulgini, Kulguduli, Wapuli, and Garimata Northern Region with particular attention to input quality, distribution effectiveness, and overall project success.
During the visit, the team observed the active participation of diverse individuals in the soybean value chain. A notable highlight was the significant involvement of women farmers, reflecting the project’s strong commitment to inclusivity and the empowerment of women in agriculture.
This focus on gender equality emerged as a key strength of the program, as women not only participated actively but also benefited from the enhanced agricultural knowledge and resources provided.
The communities expressed their gratitude for the program's support, especially given the considerable challenges they had faced, such as drought conditions that threatened their crops.
Despite these difficulties, the feedback on the distribution of starter packs comprising seeds and agrochemicals was overwhelmingly positive.
Farmers commended the training they received and the quality of the inputs, noting that they had contributed to improved agronomic practices.
About HAPPY Program
The Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program is a 4-year partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited. This program is being implemented by an eight-member consortium of partners including NewAge Agric Solutions, National Service Scheme (NSS), Ghana Cares (MiDA), Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), TechnoServe, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Jobberman.
HAPPY seeks to create over 326,000 dignified and fulfilling jobs for youth (70% women) and Persons with Disability, increase food production and productivity in rice, soya, tomato, and poultry value chains and reduce the import of strategic foods.
