UE/R: SOCO PROJECT FACILITATORS URGED TO WORK HARD FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT – DCE NABDAM
By – Prosper Adaakai
World Vision Ghana has launched the third phase of its Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration, FMNR PLUS project in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, with a target of restoring 100 hectares of degraded land.
The two-year initiative seeks to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods and promote inclusive landscape restoration in the Bongo and Binduri districts.
Speaking at the launch in Bolgatanga , the Acting National Director of World Vision Ghana, Joshua Baidoo, said the project would build on the achievements of the first two phases, which were implemented in 30 communities in the Binduri District between 2022 and 2026.
He said the third phase would consolidate the gains in Binduri while extending interventions to ten new communities in Bongo.
Mr Baidoo indicated that the project would directly benefit approximately 2,500 people and indirectly reach another 5,000 in Bongo, while sustaining support for 2,000 direct and 4,000 indirect beneficiaries in Binduri.
He said the interventions would include training farmers in natural resource management and climate-smart agriculture, promoting tree regeneration, sustainable land management and bushfire prevention, as well as supporting community-based environmental protection initiatives.
The project will also establish and strengthen school environmental clubs, introduce energy-efficient mud and Gyapa cookstoves, and support communities to develop disaster risk reduction plans and early warning systems.
Mr Baidoo further announced the introduction of the Savings for Transformation model in Bongo to enable community members to save collectively, access small loans and invest in income-generating activities.
He stressed that climate action must go beyond environmental restoration to improving livelihoods, particularly for women, young people and vulnerable groups.
The Acting National Director called for stronger collaboration among traditional authorities, district assemblies, government agencies, faith-based organisations and local communities to ensure the sustainability of the interventions.
He expressed appreciation to the Knauer Family and Company of Germany for supporting the implementation of the three phases of the project.
Mr Baidoo warned that some individuals were using the organisation’s name and logo to advertise fake World Vision Foundation loans and demand registration and processing fees from unsuspecting members of the public.
He clarified that World Vision does not offer loans and does not charge fees for its services, projects, sponsorships or assistance. He urged the public to verify such claims and report suspected fraud to the nearest World Vision Ghana office.
Source : gbcuraonline.com
