In the Banda area of the Bono region, the Women in Livelihood Development (WiLD) organisation has achieved remarkable success in advancing women's leadership and economic empowerment.
Through their dedicated interventions, WiLD has successfully supported the election of several women to local government positions, marking a significant step towards gender equality and inclusive governance in the region.
Members of WiLD during in a meeting
WiLD's advocacy efforts have been instrumental in sensitising the community and enhancing women's access to economic resources. By providing training and support, the organization empowers women to take on leadership roles and participate actively in the economic development of their communities. This approach has not only boosted the confidence and capabilities of these women but also created a more supportive environment for female leadership.
One of the key achievements of WiLD is the nomination of its members to four sub-committees of the Banda District Assembly. These sub-committees, which include works, social, and child protection committees, play a crucial role in local governance and decision-making. The inclusion of women in these committees ensures that their perspectives and needs are considered in the development and implementation of policies and projects.
Janet Afriyie is now a Unit Committee member. She attributes her success to WiLD’s intervention and capacity-building initiatives, which gave her the knowledge and confidence to pursue this new position.
Janet Afriyie, Unit Committee Member
WiLD's efforts have also extended to economic empowerment initiatives, where women are provided with training and resources to start and grow their businesses. This not only improves their economic status but also contributes to the overall economic development of the Banda area. The increased economic participation of women leads to more diverse and resilient local economies, benefitting the entire community.
The success of WiLD in Banda serves as an inspiring example of how targeted interventions and advocacy can lead to significant improvements in women's leadership and economic empowerment.
Alimatu Amadu, Presiding Member
The success story of Alimatu Amadu, as a Presiding Member at Banda speaks volumes about the impact that WiLD’s interventions and advocacy can have on the lives of women.
By continuing to support and empower women, WiLD is helping to create a more inclusive and equitable society, where women have equal opportunities to contribute to and benefit from economic and social development.
Fact sheet
- WiLD is a partner of the Action for Voice, Influence and Inclusive Development (AVID) project.
- AVID project aims to improve access to social services and economic resources for #Underserved groups including #fulbes, rural women, persons with disabilities, youth, informal sector workers (market women) and #smallholder/peasant farmers. The project is funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
- WiLD’s capacity-building programmes provide women with the knowledge and skills they need to take on leadership roles.
- WiLD’s advocacy efforts promote gender equality in decision-making and political participation, leading to greater representation of women in leadership roles.