The Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program consortium will honor Ghanaian women with a special event on Monday, March 10, 2025, as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
The event, set to take place at the forecourt of Aglow Processing Factory in Potsin, Gomoa, Central Region, will begin at 10:00 AM under the theme: “Accelerating Inclusion of Young Women and Persons with Disabilities to Drive Innovation and a Thriving Agribusiness Sector.”
Ahead of the event, Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, highlighted the significant role women play in Ghana’s agricultural sector.
“Women are at the heart of Ghana’s agriculture, driving productivity and sustainability. This event is an opportunity to recognize their contributions and inspire more inclusion and innovation in the sector,” he stated.
Ama Gyan, Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Lead at Agri-Impact Limited, noted that the event would not only celebrate women’s contributions across various industries—particularly in agriculture—but also create more opportunities for young women and persons with disabilities.
About the HAPPY Program
The HAPPY Program, a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited, aims to create 326,000 dignified jobs for Ghanaian youth—especially young women and persons with disabilities—within four years.
Focused on enhancing productivity in rice, soybean, tomato, and poultry value chains, the program targets youth aged 15-35 and is implemented by an eight-member consortium, including:
- Newage Agric Solutions
- National Service Authority (NSA)
- Ghana CARES (MiDA)
- Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA)
- TechnoServe
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- Jobberman
Since its launch in December 2023, the HAPPY Program has created over 138,000 job opportunities in just 15 months.
The event promises to be a platform for empowerment, recognition, and increased participation of women in Ghana’s agribusiness sector.