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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Formation of Non-Timber Forest Products Union
In order to promote enterprise development and build organizational and technical capacity at the grassroots, Trax Ghana always facilitates the formation of farmer groups. In Pelungu, Nabdam district in the Upper East Region, Trax works with shea (nuts and butter), … Continue reading
Posted in Community Capacity Building, Environment, News Update, Sustainability
Tagged alternative, baobab, bees, business development, Communities, Community-based, empowerment, Environment, Farmers, honey, income, income generation, livelihood, Northern Ghana, nutrition, organization, Pelungu, Poverty reduction, Region, Self-Reliance, sheanut, Trax, Trax Ghana, Tree Aid, Union, Upper East
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Farmer Testimony: Mr. Isaiah Improves Animal Well-Being
In Ghana, one agricultural extension officer serves 1,300 farmers (2012). Due to this woefully low number, a lot of farmers do not get the technical advice they need. In order to improve this, Trax Ghana, with support from Self Help … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Livestock, News Update
Tagged agriculture, alternative, Communities, Community Livestock Volunteer, Community Livestock Worker, Community-based, empowerment, Farmers, farming, Ghana, income, income generation, Isaiah, livelihood, Livestock, Northern Ghana, Pelungu, poverty, Region, Self Help Africa, Self-Reliance, sustainable agriculture, Tampugbah, Trax, Trax Ghana, Upper East, women
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Poor Rainfall is Still Affecting Crop Yields in Northern Ghana
Poor rainfall in Northern Ghana is causing crops to die or produce low yields for the second year in a row. A late start to the wet season combined with inconsistent rainfall, a poor harvest last year, and increasing food … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Climate change, Food Security, News Update
Tagged agriculture, Climate change, Economic crisis, farming, lean season, Millet, Northern Ghana, rainfall, Trax Ghana
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Poverty Alleviation Requires Participation and Sustainability says Trax Ghana Director
Earlier today Trax Ghana’s director, Mr Vincent Subbey, released a statement about his vision for poverty reduction. Mr Subbey said: “Commitment to participatory local planning and sustainability should be the hallmark of contemporary poverty alleviation interventions.” Trax Ghana’s work is … Continue reading
Implementing a New Baobab Initiative
Earlier this year Trax Ghana undertook the initial stages of a new baobab initiative as part of our sustainable livelihoods program under a Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) project supported by Tree Aid. Savannah Fruit Company, a Tamale-based company, were introduced … Continue reading
640 Primary School Students Have a Desk to Sit at!
Trax Ghana, in partnership with Best of Both, British School of Brussels has brought a massive improvement in the daily lives of 640 Primary School Students in the rural parts of the Upper East Region. From the 2014-2015 academic year, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, News Update
Tagged Best of Both, British School of Brussels, Daachio, desks, Duusi, Education, Gaare-Gbani, Ghana, Region, students, Upper East, Zuarungu-Moshie
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Food Consumption Scores and High Food Insecurity in Upper East Region, Ghana
In July, Trax field staff began using the World Food Programme Food Consumption Score as a means to assess food security in the communities where we are working. The Food Consumption Score assesses the diversity of food stuffs eaten during … Continue reading
Posted in Food Security, News Update
Tagged Food Consumption Score, Food security, Northern Ghana, nutrition, Trax, World Food Programme
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First Best of Both Desks Delivered to Primary Schools in Upper East Region
Earlier, we reported that the desks sponsored by Best of Both, British School of Brussels, were almost finished (read the article here). Trax Ghana is happy to announce that the first 130 desks have been delivered yesterday. Trax Ghana’s Schools … Continue reading
Posted in Education, News Update
Tagged Best of Both, British School of Brussels, Daachio, desks, Duusi, Education, Ghana, Pelungu, primary, Region, school, Upper East, Zuarungu-Moshie
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Vetiver Grass for Soil Conservation and Bolga Baskets
Trax Ghana is going to incorporate a new kind of soil erosion control into its projects. In addition to stone bunding and grass stripping with native grasses, Trax will soon introduce its farmers to vetiver grass. Planting and maintaining this … Continue reading
Antwerp International School supports Pelungu Primary School
In partnership with the Best of Both, Trax Ghana is committed to improving lives through education. The Best of Both was originally set up by students from the British School of Brussels. However, it wants to expand to include many … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Project Profile
Tagged Antwerp, Best of Both, borehole, chair, desk, garden, Ghana, International School, Pelungu, Region, table, Upper East, vegetable
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