CARD Launches New Advocacy Action to Confront Online Sexual Abuse in Northern Ghana

The Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD) is pleased to announce the launch of a new advocacy action aimed at addressing Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence (TFSV) affecting women and girls in rural communities in northern Ghana.

This action is supported by the Get Up Rise Up: Direct Action Fund, implemented by Beautiful Trouble, which backs grassroots, nonviolent, and creative actions advancing justice, dignity, and accountability.

Through this initiative, CARD seeks to:

• Raise public awareness about online sexual abuse and digital harassment
• Amplify survivor voices without exposing identities or causing harm
• Demand survivor-friendly reporting systems and rapid response from local authorities
• Strengthen community accountability and protection for women and girls

The action forms part of CARD’s ongoing Safe Screens, Safe Lives campaign, which works to ensure that rural women and girls can live free from violence—both offline and online.

CARD remains committed to ethical advocacy, survivor safety, and nonviolent action. No identifying information of survivors will be shared at any stage of this initiative.

Action for Renewable Energy Solutions in Rural Development (ARESRD) is CARD’s flagship renewable energy program designed to tackle energy poverty and accelerate inclusive rural development in underserved and off-grid communities.

Through the deployment of innovative, affordable, and climate-smart renewable energy solutions, ARESRD strengthens access to quality education and healthcare, supports smart agriculture, enhances women’s economic empowerment, and improves community safety. The program provides solar backup power systems for schools, clinics, and libraries; solar lamps for students in remote communities; solar-powered solutions for women-led cooperative businesses; and solar street lighting to promote safety and night-time mobility. ARESRD places women, girls, and vulnerable populations at the center of energy access solutions while promoting environmental sustainability, community ownership, and long-term resilience.

Action for Renewable Energy Solutions in Rural Development (ARESRD) is CARD’s flagship renewable energy program designed to tackle energy poverty and accelerate inclusive rural development in underserved and off-grid communities – Empowering Communities in Ghana
through Clean and Sustainable Energy

Through the deployment of innovative, affordable, and climate-smart renewable energy solutions, ARESRD strengthens access to quality education and healthcare, supports smart agriculture, enhances women’s economic empowerment, and improves community safety. The program provides solar backup power systems for schools, clinics, and libraries; solar lamps for students in remote communities; solar-powered solutions for women-led cooperative businesses; and solar street lighting to promote safety and night-time mobility. ARESRD places women, girls, and vulnerable populations at the center of energy access solutions while promoting environmental sustainability, community ownership, and long-term resilience.

SLEEP Project Impact Update | Chereponi District, Ghana

The Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD Ghana), in partnership with the WACSI–Wilde Ganzen Match Fund, has reached a significant milestone under the Sustainable Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Project (SLEEP)—empowering 30 vulnerable girls in the Chereponi District with practical tools for economic independence through the Skill4Life Initiative.

The distribution ceremony, held on 28 December 2025 at the Anufor Linguistic Literacy Center, brought together community leaders, parents, master seamstresses, local authorities, and development partners in a powerful demonstration of collaboration and shared responsibility for girls’ empowerment.

Key Achievements

• Provision of five sewing machines and thirty tailoring chairs to support skills practice and self-employment.
• Improved access to productive assets for girls transitioning from training to income generation.
• Strong stakeholder participation, reinforcing community ownership, gender inclusion, and sustainability.

The event was not just a handover of equipment—it was a celebration of hope, resilience, and opportunity. The excitement and confidence expressed by beneficiaries reflected the transformative power of investing in girls’ skills and leadership.

Voices of Leadership and Community Commitment

Remarks by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Kofi Sheini

The Hon. DCE commended CARD for its sustained commitment to community development and emphasized the need for inclusive programming. He encouraged:

1. Greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in vocational training and livelihood opportunities, in line with government development priorities.
2. Protection of girls from early pregnancy and child marriage, highlighting that skills acquisition empowers girls to become self-reliant and support their families.
3. Recognition of the dedication of local master seamstresses who have voluntarily trained the girls since 2024, pledging his personal support to strengthen their efforts.

He further shared a powerful example of a widowed master seamstress who, through tailoring skills acquired at a young age, has been able to independently care for her children—demonstrating the long-term impact of skills-based empowerment.

Message from Rev. James Kofi Azuma

Community Peace and Security (CPS) Officer, CARD Ghana

Rev. Azuma praised the commitment of local seamstresses for their voluntary mentorship and urged them to remain steadfast despite challenges. He advised beneficiary girls to take their vocational training seriously, noting that handwork and entrepreneurship offer more reliable and sustainable income than many formal employment options. He reaffirmed his personal commitment to regularly visit the girls’ shops, support their welfare, and monitor progress to ensure success.

Call to Action: Join Us in Scaling Impact

While this milestone marks important progress, the journey toward full economic independence continues. Many trained girls and their seamstresses still lack adequate tools and startup capital to establish or expand their businesses.

CARD Ghana therefore appeals to donors, partners, volunteers, and philanthropists to support the next phase of impact through:

• Donations of additional sewing machines for trained girls currently without equipment.
• Startup capital and business development support for girls and their seamstresses to establish or scale tailoring shops.
• Alternative income-generating initiatives to diversify livelihoods and strengthen household resilience.

Your support will directly enable young women to earn sustainable income, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to community development in northern Ghana.

📸 Explore the photos and videos from the event to witness the joy, gratitude, and determination of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Together, We Can Do More

All stakeholders present commended CARD Ghana for its impactful work with vulnerable populations and its leadership in promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and local philanthropy. They called on supporters within and beyond Ghana to partner with CARD in complementing development initiatives across the Chereponi District and beyond.

Together, we are stitching a future of dignity, resilience, and economic empowerment—one girl, one family, and one community at a time.

SLEEP Project Impact Update | Chereponi District, Ghana

The Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD Ghana), in partnership with the WACSI–Wilde Ganzen Match Fund, has reached a significant milestone under the Sustainable Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Project (SLEEP)—empowering 30 vulnerable girls in the Chereponi District with practical tools for economic independence through the Skill4Life Initiative.

The distribution ceremony, held on 28 December 2025 at the Anufor Linguistic Literacy Center, brought together community leaders, parents, master seamstresses, local authorities, and development partners in a powerful demonstration of collaboration and shared responsibility for girls’ empowerment.

Key Achievements

• Provision of five sewing machines and thirty tailoring chairs to support skills practice and self-employment.
• Improved access to productive assets for girls transitioning from training to income generation.
• Strong stakeholder participation, reinforcing community ownership, gender inclusion, and sustainability.

The event was not just a handover of equipment—it was a celebration of hope, resilience, and opportunity. The excitement and confidence expressed by beneficiaries reflected the transformative power of investing in girls’ skills and leadership.

Voices of Leadership and Community Commitment

Remarks by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Kofi Sheini

The Hon. DCE commended CARD for its sustained commitment to community development and emphasized the need for inclusive programming. He encouraged:

1. Greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in vocational training and livelihood opportunities, in line with government development priorities.
2. Protection of girls from early pregnancy and child marriage, highlighting that skills acquisition empowers girls to become self-reliant and support their families.
3. Recognition of the dedication of local master seamstresses who have voluntarily trained the girls since 2024, pledging his personal support to strengthen their efforts.

He further shared a powerful example of a widowed master seamstress who, through tailoring skills acquired at a young age, has been able to independently care for her children—demonstrating the long-term impact of skills-based empowerment.

Message from Rev. James Kofi Azuma

Community Peace and Security (CPS) Officer, CARD Ghana

Rev. Azuma praised the commitment of local seamstresses for their voluntary mentorship and urged them to remain steadfast despite challenges. He advised beneficiary girls to take their vocational training seriously, noting that handwork and entrepreneurship offer more reliable and sustainable income than many formal employment options. He reaffirmed his personal commitment to regularly visit the girls’ shops, support their welfare, and monitor progress to ensure success.

Call to Action: Join Us in Scaling Impact

While this milestone marks important progress, the journey toward full economic independence continues. Many trained girls and their seamstresses still lack adequate tools and startup capital to establish or expand their businesses.

CARD Ghana therefore appeals to donors, partners, volunteers, and philanthropists to support the next phase of impact through:

• Donations of additional sewing machines for trained girls currently without equipment.
• Startup capital and business development support for girls and their seamstresses to establish or scale tailoring shops.
• Alternative income-generating initiatives to diversify livelihoods and strengthen household resilience.

Your support will directly enable young women to earn sustainable income, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to community development in northern Ghana.

📸 Explore the photos and videos from the event to witness the joy, gratitude, and determination of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Together, We Can Do More

All stakeholders present commended CARD Ghana for its impactful work with vulnerable populations and its leadership in promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and local philanthropy. They called on supporters within and beyond Ghana to partner with CARD in complementing development initiatives across the Chereponi District and beyond.

Together, we are stitching a future of dignity, resilience, and economic empowerment—one girl, one family, and one community at a time.

SLEEP Project Impact Update | Chereponi District, Ghana

The Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD Ghana), in partnership with the WACSI–Wilde Ganzen Match Fund, has reached a significant milestone under the Sustainable Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Project (SLEEP)—empowering 30 vulnerable girls in the Chereponi District with practical tools for economic independence through the Skill4Life Initiative.

The distribution ceremony, held on 28 December 2025 at the Anufor Linguistic Literacy Center, brought together community leaders, parents, master seamstresses, local authorities, and development partners in a powerful demonstration of collaboration and shared responsibility for girls’ empowerment.

Key Achievements

• Provision of five sewing machines and thirty tailoring chairs to support skills practice and self-employment.
• Improved access to productive assets for girls transitioning from training to income generation.
• Strong stakeholder participation, reinforcing community ownership, gender inclusion, and sustainability.

The event was not just a handover of equipment—it was a celebration of hope, resilience, and opportunity. The excitement and confidence expressed by beneficiaries reflected the transformative power of investing in girls’ skills and leadership.

Voices of Leadership and Community Commitment

Remarks by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Kofi Sheini

The Hon. DCE commended CARD for its sustained commitment to community development and emphasized the need for inclusive programming. He encouraged:

1. Greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in vocational training and livelihood opportunities, in line with government development priorities.
2. Protection of girls from early pregnancy and child marriage, highlighting that skills acquisition empowers girls to become self-reliant and support their families.
3. Recognition of the dedication of local master seamstresses who have voluntarily trained the girls since 2024, pledging his personal support to strengthen their efforts.

He further shared a powerful example of a widowed master seamstress who, through tailoring skills acquired at a young age, has been able to independently care for her children—demonstrating the long-term impact of skills-based empowerment.

Message from Rev. James Kofi Azuma

Community Peace and Security (CPS) Officer, CARD Ghana

Rev. Azuma praised the commitment of local seamstresses for their voluntary mentorship and urged them to remain steadfast despite challenges. He advised beneficiary girls to take their vocational training seriously, noting that handwork and entrepreneurship offer more reliable and sustainable income than many formal employment options. He reaffirmed his personal commitment to regularly visit the girls’ shops, support their welfare, and monitor progress to ensure success.

Call to Action: Join Us in Scaling Impact

While this milestone marks important progress, the journey toward full economic independence continues. Many trained girls and their seamstresses still lack adequate tools and startup capital to establish or expand their businesses.

CARD Ghana therefore appeals to donors, partners, volunteers, and philanthropists to support the next phase of impact through:

• Donations of additional sewing machines for trained girls currently without equipment.
• Startup capital and business development support for girls and their seamstresses to establish or scale tailoring shops.
• Alternative income-generating initiatives to diversify livelihoods and strengthen household resilience.

Your support will directly enable young women to earn sustainable income, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to community development in northern Ghana.

📸 Explore the photos and videos from the event to witness the joy, gratitude, and determination of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Together, We Can Do More

All stakeholders present commended CARD Ghana for its impactful work with vulnerable populations and its leadership in promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and local philanthropy. They called on supporters within and beyond Ghana to partner with CARD in complementing development initiatives across the Chereponi District and beyond.

Together, we are stitching a future of dignity, resilience, and economic empowerment—one girl, one family, and one community at a time.

Empowering Girls for Sustainable Livelihoods
SLEEP Project Impact Update | Chereponi District, Ghana
The Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD Ghana), in partnership with the WACSI–Wilde Ganzen Match Fund, has reached a significant milestone under the Sustainable Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Project (SLEEP)—empowering 30 vulnerable girls in the Chereponi District with practical tools for economic independence through the Skill4Life Initiative.
The distribution ceremony, held on 28 December 2025 at the Anufor Linguistic Literacy Center, brought together community leaders, parents, master seamstresses, local authorities, and development partners in a powerful demonstration of collaboration and shared responsibility for girls’ empowerment.
Key Achievements
•Provision of five sewing machines and thirty tailoring chairs to support skills practice and self-employment.
•Improved access to productive assets for girls transitioning from training to income generation.
•Strong stakeholder participation, reinforcing community ownership, gender inclusion, and sustainability.
The event was not just a handover of equipment—it was a celebration of hope, resilience, and opportunity. The excitement and confidence expressed by beneficiaries reflected the transformative power of investing in girls’ skills and leadership.
Voices of Leadership and Community Commitment
Remarks by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Kofi Sheini
The Hon. DCE commended CARD for its sustained commitment to community development and emphasized the need for inclusive programming. He encouraged:
1. Greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in vocational training and livelihood opportunities, in line with government development priorities.
2. Protection of girls from early pregnancy and child marriage, highlighting that skills acquisition empowers girls to become self-reliant and support their families.
3. Recognition of the dedication of local master seamstresses who have voluntarily trained the girls since 2024, pledging his personal support to strengthen their efforts.
He further shared a powerful example of a widowed master seamstress who, through tailoring skills acquired at a young age, has been able to independently care for her children—demonstrating the long-term impact of skills-based empowerment.
Message from Rev. James Kofi Azuma
Community Peace and Security (CPS) Officer, CARD Ghana
Rev. Azuma praised the commitment of local seamstresses for their voluntary mentorship and urged them to remain steadfast despite challenges. He advised beneficiary girls to take their vocational training seriously, noting that handwork and entrepreneurship offer more reliable and sustainable income than many formal employment options. He reaffirmed his personal commitment to regularly visit the girls’ shops, support their welfare, and monitor progress to ensure success.
Call to Action: Join Us in Scaling Impact
While this milestone marks important progress, the journey toward full economic independence continues. Many trained girls and their seamstresses still lack adequate tools and startup capital to establish or expand their businesses.
CARD Ghana therefore appeals to donors, partners, volunteers, and philanthropists to support the next phase of impact through:
•Donations of additional sewing machines for trained girls currently without equipment.
•Startup capital and business development support for girls and their seamstresses to establish or scale tailoring shops.
•Alternative income-generating initiatives to diversify livelihoods and strengthen household resilience.
Your support will directly enable young women to earn sustainable income, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to community development in northern Ghana. Explore the photos and videos from the event to witness the joy, gratitude, and determination of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Together, We Can Do More
All stakeholders present commended CARD Ghana for its impactful work with vulnerable populations and its leadership in promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and local philanthropy. They called on supporters within and beyond Ghana to partner with CARD in complementing development initiatives across the Chereponi District and beyond.
Together, we are stitching a future of dignity, resilience, and economic empowerment—one girl, one family, and one community at a time.

Empowering Girls for Sustainable Livelihoods
SLEEP Project Impact Update | Chereponi District, Ghana
The Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD Ghana), in partnership with the WACSI–Wilde Ganzen Match Fund, has reached a significant milestone under the Sustainable Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Project (SLEEP)—empowering 30 vulnerable girls in the Chereponi District with practical tools for economic independence through the Skill4Life Initiative.
The distribution ceremony, held on 28 December 2025 at the Anufor Linguistic Literacy Center, brought together community leaders, parents, master seamstresses, local authorities, and development partners in a powerful demonstration of collaboration and shared responsibility for girls’ empowerment.
Key Achievements
•Provision of five sewing machines and thirty tailoring chairs to support skills practice and self-employment.
•Improved access to productive assets for girls transitioning from training to income generation.
•Strong stakeholder participation, reinforcing community ownership, gender inclusion, and sustainability.
The event was not just a handover of equipment—it was a celebration of hope, resilience, and opportunity. The excitement and confidence expressed by beneficiaries reflected the transformative power of investing in girls’ skills and leadership.
Voices of Leadership and Community Commitment
Remarks by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Kofi Sheini
The Hon. DCE commended CARD for its sustained commitment to community development and emphasized the need for inclusive programming. He encouraged:
1. Greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in vocational training and livelihood opportunities, in line with government development priorities.
2. Protection of girls from early pregnancy and child marriage, highlighting that skills acquisition empowers girls to become self-reliant and support their families.
3. Recognition of the dedication of local master seamstresses who have voluntarily trained the girls since 2024, pledging his personal support to strengthen their efforts.
He further shared a powerful example of a widowed master seamstress who, through tailoring skills acquired at a young age, has been able to independently care for her children—demonstrating the long-term impact of skills-based empowerment.
Message from Rev. James Kofi Azuma
Community Peace and Security (CPS) Officer, CARD Ghana
Rev. Azuma praised the commitment of local seamstresses for their voluntary mentorship and urged them to remain steadfast despite challenges. He advised beneficiary girls to take their vocational training seriously, noting that handwork and entrepreneurship offer more reliable and sustainable income than many formal employment options. He reaffirmed his personal commitment to regularly visit the girls’ shops, support their welfare, and monitor progress to ensure success.
Call to Action: Join Us in Scaling Impact
While this milestone marks important progress, the journey toward full economic independence continues. Many trained girls and their seamstresses still lack adequate tools and startup capital to establish or expand their businesses.
CARD Ghana therefore appeals to donors, partners, volunteers, and philanthropists to support the next phase of impact through:
•Donations of additional sewing machines for trained girls currently without equipment.
•Startup capital and business development support for girls and their seamstresses to establish or scale tailoring shops.
•Alternative income-generating initiatives to diversify livelihoods and strengthen household resilience.
Your support will directly enable young women to earn sustainable income, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to community development in northern Ghana.
📸 Explore the photos and videos from the event to witness the joy, gratitude, and determination of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Together, We Can Do More
All stakeholders present commended CARD Ghana for its impactful work with vulnerable populations and its leadership in promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and local philanthropy. They called on supporters within and beyond Ghana to partner with CARD in complementing development initiatives across the Chereponi District and beyond.
Together, we are stitching a future of dignity, resilience, and economic empowerment—one girl, one family, and one community at a time.

ACCESS: Building Resilience, Peace, and Self-Reliance in Wonjuga

In the heart of the Chereponi District, the border community of Wonjuga is taking a bold step toward a more peaceful, resilient, and prosperous future. Through the Acceleration of Collective Community Empowerment for Self-Support (ACCESS) initiative, the Cooperative Agency for Research and Development (CARD) is spearheading a transformative approach that links community-led peacebuilding with sustainable livelihood development.

Project Mission: Launched on 29th July 2024, the ACCESS initiative positions women and youth as the primary drivers of community stability and development. By fostering a culture of peace alongside economic empowerment, the project ensures that social cohesion and livelihood resilience advance hand in hand.

Key Pillars of the ACCESS Wonjuga Initiative

• Community Self-Initiative Projects (CSIP): Empowering residents to lead their own development priorities, strengthen local infrastructure, and sustain social services.
• Alternative Livelihood Activities: Reducing economic vulnerability through diversified income-generating opportunities beyond subsistence farming.
• Youth and Women Engagement: Placing women and youth at the center of peace dialogues, leadership, and conflict-prevention efforts.

Strengthening Grassroots Leadership: Community Development Agents (CDAs): As part of the ACCESS Program, CARD has supported the nomination and capacity building of Voluntary Community Development Agents (CDAs) in Wonjuga. These agents, including a dedicated CDA for Peace and Security, decentralize development and ensure that key sectors—from agriculture to social cohesion—have committed local champions. This approach aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promotes inclusive, community-owned progress.

Investing in Women and Youth for Peace: In collaboration with CARD, the Honourable Assemblyman for Wonjuga appeals to development partners and the public to invest in women and youth through trading and income-generating activities. Such investments are critical to promoting peace, reducing poverty, and driving local economic growth in this strategic border community.

Call to Action: CARD invites donors, partners, and the general public to support these grassroots efforts. Together, we can build a peaceful, resilient, and self-reliant Wonjuga—driven by the community and sustained through collective action.

Partner with us:
📧 Email: roccadghana@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +233 241 370 925

ACCESS Wonjuga: Driven by the Community, Supported by You.

ACCESS Wenchiki: Empowering Local Leaders for Peace and Growth

In the Wenchiki community, CARD is accelerating transformation through the Acceleration of Collective Community Empowerment for Self-Support (ACCESS) program. Launched on July 28, 2024, this initiative bridges the gap between peacebuilding and economic resilience in the Chereponi District.

The CDA Framework: Ownership and Sustainability

Central to this mission is the nomination of Voluntary Community Development Agents (CDAs). These leaders serve as Community Development Affairs Coordinators, acting as the vital link between local residents, development partners, and donors.

The CDAs are responsible for:

• Project Implementation: Managing day-to-day operations of local initiatives.
• Sustainability: Ensuring that community projects thrive long after initial funding.
• Stakeholder Linkages: Serving as the primary bridge for Government-funded projects and international donor initiatives.
• Community Ownership: Organizing “Community Contributions” to ensure that every project is owned and protected by the people of Wenchiki.

Our Core Strategy

• Capacity Building: Equipping CDAs with the tools and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to sustain Community Self-Initiative Projects (CSIP) and manage peace and security.
• Alternative Livelihoods: Engaging youth and women in diverse income-generating activities to mitigate conflict and eradicate poverty.
• Global Alignment: Mapping local leadership to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a “better life.”

By institutionalizing local leadership, we are not just providing aid—we are building a lasting infrastructure for peace. We invite donors and stakeholders to support this vital work.

Together, we drive meaningful change. Contact: roccadghana@gmail.com | +233 241 370 925