Oxfam in Ghana - Tuna Women's Development
Case study created in December 2004
The women of the Tuna community, in northern Ghana, are determined
to improve their lives and those of their families. Thanks to their
hard work, and support of Oxfam partner TUWODEP (Tuna Women's Development),
they are making their own decisions, developing their businesses,
and earning more.
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Women who have benefitted from TUWODEP Photo:Oxfam |
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Many people in the community rely on farming and the production
of goods for sale at market to make a living. In the past, women
were not able to develop these activities because of a lack of
money.
TUWODEP gives the women loans which they use to develop their
businesses and start new ones. For example they may buy more animals
or specialist tools or equipment.
The women are also given training in business management. The support
they give each other is key to their success.
"We have been given a chance to improve our lives
ourselves. We are able to share experiences with each other and
to learn how to use the loan wisely. We have learnt new skills and
how to look for new markets to sell our produce."
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Lydia who is now able to send all three ofher children
to school thanks to TUWODEP Credi:/Oxfam
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The profits made through improving their businesses helps support
their families and goes towards paying back the loan so that others
can benefit from the scheme.
One lady, Lydia, could only send two of her three children to school
before. Now she uses the extra money to send all three children
and buy them uniforms and books.
Another group of women used some of the money they received to
enlarge their shea butter making business.
Find
out more about shea butter making
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