NED GHANA

We are a social enterprise based in Northern Ghana. We focus on assisting local farmers, artisans, and rural entrepreneurs to expand their enterprises by sharing ideas, providing technological services, and linking producers to buyers. Our objective is to create a fair economic opportunity for all to participate in the marketplace... Sustainable agriculture requires fertile land and a good climate. Therefore, we focus on protecting the soil and vegetation against bad farming practices and excessive logging for fuelwood and charcoal. By providing alternatives energy and supplementary sources of income, we can end excessive logging for fuelwood and charcoal in Northern Ghana, which is already at risk of desertification. We introduce hydroponics as an alternative to rain-fed agriculture which allows women to grow vegetables all year round to supplement the household income. We try to replace inorganic fertilizers with compost from kitchen and livestock waste. Lastly, we train women on..