THRIVE 2030 project strengthens community resilience in Ghana

BY PRISCILLA ADJEI-LARYEA

World Vision Ghana is making significant strides in bolstering community resilience and sustainable livelihoods with its innovative THRIVE 2030 project. This initiative is designed to transform the lives of vulnerable households by empowering families and communities, ultimately improving the well-being of children.

A key component of the THRIVE 2030 project is the digitisation of Savings for Transformation (S4T) groups. These community-based savings programmes provide members with a secure platform to save and access credit, promoting financial security and self-sufficiency in economically challenged regions.

The transition to digital savings management is set to improve the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of these groups, streamlining processes such as data collection and real-time monitoring.

Over the next seven years, the project aims to digitise more than 9,000 S4T groups in 12 areas in Ghana. This ambitious effort is being executed in partnership with DreamSave Lab, the creators of the DreamSave app, and Vision Fund Ghana. These collaborations are crucial to establish a digital ecosystem that facilitates real-time insights and data-driven decision-making for both communities and programmes staff.

To prepare team members for this transition, World Vision Ghana recently hosted a hands-on training workshop focused on the DreamSave app. Held in Bolgatanga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region, the event brought together around 40 participants, including staff from World Vision Ghana and Vision Fund Ghana.

Participants gained valuable insights into the functionality of the app through hands-on exercises and field visits. They also had the opportunity to observe digitised S4T groups in the Bawku West Area Programme and interact with community members who have embraced the technology.

This capacity building initiative highlights World Vision Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation. By enhancing the skills of field staff and partners, the organisation is not only improving operational efficiency but also empowering communities to adopt resilient financial practices that can withstand economic uncertainties.