Center For Empowering The Rural Woman

07/08/2026

Empowering women, transforming communities. 🌱💪🏾
Through our collaboration with Z-Treebiz, CERW continues to support rural women with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to build better livelihoods and stronger communities.

Together, we grow. Together, we empower. ❤️🌍

23/07/2026

PROJECT FIELD MONITORING VISIT

On the 15th July 2026, CERW was honoured to receive Ms. Melody Azinim, Peace and Governance Analyst from the UNDP Ghana Office, at our project site in the Bachongsa Community of the Builsa South District.
This field monitoring visit forms part of the activities to assess the progress, Challenges, and potential of the livelihood project implemented by CERW Ghana in the Builsa South District under the ATLANTIC CORRIDOR PROJECT.

As part of the field monitoring visit by UNDP, Madam Melody supported the District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Builsa South District Assembly, Hon. Anne Musah, to hand over VSLA kits to 11 VSLA groups in the Bachongsa community as one of the activities to support their Livelihood to prevent violent extremism in the Region.

18/07/2026

🌳 Celebrating Shea Month! 💚

This Shea Month, we celebrate the remarkable shea tree and the hardworking women whose dedication transforms its fruits into products that nourish families, strengthen local economies, and preserve our environment.

At the Center for Empowering the Rural Woman (CERW), we recognize the vital role of women in the shea value chain and reaffirm our commitment to supporting sustainable livelihoods, economic empowerment, and environmental conservation.

Every shea nut tells a story of resilience, tradition, and opportunity. Together, let’s continue to value, protect, and invest in the shea sector for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Happy Shea Month! 🌿🤎

24/06/2026

BUILSA SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY PARTICIPATES IN HANDING OVER OF SOAP-MAKING STARTUP TOOLS TO 30 BENEFICIARIES IN THE BACHONGSA COMMUNITY.

The District Planner of the Builsa South District Assembly, Mr. Alhassan Abdul-Baqi represented the District Chief Executive and the Assembly during the handing over of liquid soap-making Startup tools to 30 beneficiaries in the Bachongsa Community as part of the Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in the Atlantic Corridor Project, implemented by CERW Ghana in partnership with UNDP Ghana.

During his address to participants, he expressed his appreciation to CERW Ghana, UNDP Ghana office, and the Governments of Norway and Denmark for bringing and supporting such a timely and impactful initiative in the Builsa South District. He emphasized the importance of skills development and livelihood support in improving household incomes and creating sustainable opportunities for community members in addressing the vulnerabilities and violent extremist activities in the area.

He further assured the beneficiaries of the Bachongsa community and stakeholders of the project of the full support of the district assembly, stating that the Assembly would continue to support the initiative and work closely with all partners to ensure its success and long-term impact within the community.

His presence throughout the project activities served as a powerful reminder that meaningful development is achieved through collaboration, local ownership, and dedicated leadership.

We sincerely appreciate the continued support of the Builsa South District Assembly for their commitment to the growth and development of the Bachongsa Community through this funded project by the Governments of Denmark and Norway.

16/06/2026

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS.

As part of the PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN THE ATLANTIC CORRIDOR PROJECT, CERW Ghana, in partnership with UNDP Ghana, successfully trained thirty (30) selected women and youth in the Bachongsa Community of Builsa South District, in Liquid Soap Making as a new tool of income – generation to improve the livelihood of the community members.

The beneficiaries comprised 20 females and 10 Males selected from the Bachongsa Community. The training ensured hands-on learning by providing the necessary materials and equipment to practice and develop their skills throughout the process.

The skills development training forms part of the project's objectives of building resilient communities by equipping them with practical entrepreneurial skills that will create economic opportunities and foster a peaceful society.

We are grateful to the Governments of and for supporting this project to empower rural communities and create a pathway to sustainable development.

Together, we are investing in skills, creating opportunities, transforming lives, and promoting peace in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

28/05/2026

A NEW LIVELIHOOD PROJECT LAUNCHED IN THE BUILSA SOUTH DISTRICT OF THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA.

Center For Empowering The Rural Woman (CERW Ghana) in partnership with UNDP Ghana, is honored to officially launch the PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN THE ATLANTIC CORRIDOR PROJECT in the Bachongsa Community, located in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region of Ghana, with funding support from the Government of Denmark and Norway. The team led by the Acting Executive Director, Mr. Benjamin Dimongso Kafari, held a community entry and stakeholders’ engagement event in the community to create awareness of the project activities and to seek the inputs and support of the community members with the project implementation.

The community entry engagement gave us a chance to introduce the project, share its objectives, and speak directly with community members about the impact it aims to create. The event brought together community members, Chiefs, elders, and Assembly Members, who came out in their numbers to welcome the initiative and contribute to meaningful discussions about the future of their community.

This livelihood project aims to strengthen peace-promotional structures and help in preventing violent extremism through livelihood support systems for the community through sustainable peace initiatives and community-driven interventions.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our valued Donors, the Governments of Denmark and Norway for supporting this important initiative to promote peace and rural development in Ghana.

Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient and an empowered community to sustain peace and prosperity.

Embassy of Denmark in Ghana
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra



EXTREMISM

28/05/2026

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day! 🌾
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unity of rural communities. May your hard work continue to uplift your families and sustain your communities. Wishing you good health, shared prosperity, and continued growth in the days ahead.
UNICEF Ghana UNFPA Ghana United Nations in Ghana Mastercard Foundation European External Action Service - EEAS

27/04/2026

At CERW, we are proud to have been part of something truly impactful this in the Upper East Region.

Through The Food Discourse – Bolgatanga Edition, we witnessed the power of collaboration especially with youth-led institutions driving the change. Together with our partners, we engaged 40 local farmers and trained over 150 community members in aquaculture, exceeding expectations and strengthening knowledge on climate resilience, food sovereignty, and sustainable livelihoods.

This experience reaffirmed our belief that when young people are given the space and trust to lead, real community transformation happens.

We are grateful to have contributed to this shared vision and we look forward to doing even more.

The future is youth-led, and we’re proud to be part of the journey. 🌱 JDL TECH GH Ghana Food Movement Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocesan Development Organisation -Nabocado Chevening Awards (FCDO) United Nations in Ghana Mastercard Foundation UNICEF Ghana