Empowered Women of Kaseisa: A Journey of Financial Independence

By Vivian Adu, Communications Officer

In the heart of Kaseisa, in Builsa South in Ghana’s Upper East Region, 26 determined women have turned their vision into reality through World Vision Ghana’s Savings for Transformation (S4T) programme. What started as modest savings contributions of just GHS 2 has blossomed into a thriving community-owned business, thanks to their resilience and strategic financial planning.

With support from World Vision Ghana, the women formed the Asuiyogni Women’s Group, diligently saving in a box provided by the organisation. Using their pooled savings, they built a grind mill centre and took a loan from their funds to purchase a grind mill machine, which they have successfully repaid.

Transforming Livelihoods and Strengthening Families

Before this initiative, Regina, the secretary of the Asuiyogni Women’s Group and grind mill operator, recalls their struggles. “Before World Vision’s intervention, we had no source of income. As women, we relied on collecting firewood and collecting Dawa Dawa in the forest to sell. Feeding our children was a daily challenge,” Regina explained.

Thanks to their hard work and the income generated from processing shea butter and grinding cereals, the women are now able to financially support their families, ensuring their children have food and a brighter future.

Bringing Convenience to the Community

As the only grind mill in Kaseisa, the Asuiyogni Grind Mill has significantly reduced the distance women have to travel to process their grains. Previously, women in the community had to walk long distances to access milling services, adding to their daily burden. Today, the grind mill stands as a pillar of support for the entire community.

Growth and Future Aspirations

With the revenue generated, the group has been able to save money in a bank account and reinvest in their business by purchasing additional milling machines to enhance efficiency. The dream of the Asuiyogni Women’s Group is to expand their production capacity to meet the growing market demand for shea butter and processed cereals.

The success of the Asuiyogni Grind Mill is a testament to the power of financial empowerment, community-driven development, and the impact of World Vision’s interventions in transforming lives. As these women continue to reach new heights, their story serves as an inspiration for many others seeking to break the cycle of poverty through entrepreneurship and collaboration.