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Nurturing Fields, Feeding Futures: Agya Kusi’s Dedication to Sustainable Farming and School Feeding

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March 2, 2026

Mr. Atta Kusi, known affectionately as “Agya Atta,” is a 54-year-old farmer who lives in the small village of Agya Mensah in Tim...

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The Impact of Tour de Ghana

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February 20, 2026

In October 2025, nearly a dozen Americans departed on a three-wheeled motorbike ride across Ghana. Along the way, Tour de Ghana participants...

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When Women Farmers Rise, Families Thrive

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February 18, 2026

By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo, Communications Manager For years, Arhinatu walked for hours under the scorching sun, balancing a tray of kulikul...

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The Power of Knowing: Claudia’s School Transformation

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February 13, 2026

By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo, Communications Manager At just 16 years old, Claudia, a student in her final year at Dantie Islamic Junior High ...

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Angelina’s Journey to Thriving Harvests

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January 27, 2026

By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo, Communications Manager Angelina used to face daily struggles as a groundnut farmer in the Ullo traditional...

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The Importance of Timely Intervention

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January 27, 2026

By Constantine Nanguo, Program Coordinator, Upper West The Upper West region is one of the smallest in Ghana with a population of 901,502 (4...

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Euphemia Produces 6 Bags of Peanuts with SHI Loans

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January 27, 2026

By Bernice Agyekwena, Communications Manager Euphemia, a 44-year old widow living at Ul-Kpong in the Upper West Region of Ghana took to farm...

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The Fight to Keep Water Safe is Our Legacy

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January 21, 2026

By Orlando Montiel, Self-Help International Clean Water Program Officer Self-Help International’s (SHI) Clean Water Program in Nicarag...

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How a $66.60 Loan Sparked Felicia’s 15-Year Journey with Self-Help

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January 20, 2026

By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo, Communications Manager Fifteen years ago, Felicia was struggling just to survive. She couldn’t provide her...

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Reflections from Northern Nicaragua: Johny

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January 9, 2026

Johny began being part of the Self-Help International agricultural program in 2024. On the experimental plot where he planted 4 pounds of IN...

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