THRIVE 2030 project strengthens community resilience in Ghana
BY PRISCILLA ADJEI-LARYEA
World Vision Ghana is making significant strides in building community resilience and sustainable livelihoods through its innovative THRIVE 2030 project. This initiative aims to transform the lives of vulnerable households by empowering families and communities, ultimately improving the well-being of children.
A key component of THRIVE 2030 is the digitalisation 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 move to digital savings management is expected to improve the efficiency, transparency and sustainability of these groups by 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 regions of Ghana. This ambitious effort is being carried out in partnership with DreamSave Lab, the creators of the DreamSave app, and Vision Fund Ghana. This collaboration is critical to creating a digital ecosystem that facilitates real-time insights and data-driven decision-making for both communities and programme 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 the Upper East Region of Ghana, 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 demonstrates 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.