Creating sustainable impact across Northern Ghana
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: A Story of Integration and Peace
Between June and August 2021, USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives commissioned SAVEGhana to better understand the complex relationship between Fulbe and non-Fulbe ethnic groups in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
The research revealed longstanding prejudice and exclusion of the Fulbe from decision-making and community activities, as well as persistent land competition that contributed to increased conflict and generated destabilizing dynamics in the region.
SAVEGhana organized a series of meetings and dialogues with District Assembly members, traditional leaders, and key community influencers to share research findings and recommendations. This collaborative approach focused on:
of districts now use the respectful term "Fulbe" instead of "Fulani"
conflicts peacefully resolved by mediation committees
reduction in cattle rate taxes, increasing compliance and revenue
inclusion of Fulbe traditional leaders in community councils
"Fulbe is our name. Fulani is not. It is a name given to disrespect and stigmatize us. When you are called Fulani, it means you are worthless. We call ourselves Pul-lo for singular and Fulbe for plural."
"I advocated for reducing cattle rate taxes for the Fulbe, and I was heard; now we pay half ($1.62 per cattle head) of what we used to pay ($3.24 per cattle head)."
"Reduction in the cattle rate resulted in an increase in the revenue collected. The Fulbe now feel part of the community and are more willing to pay taxes."
Transforming communities through strategic interventions
Improving educational outcomes in rural communities through infrastructure development, teacher training, and student support programs across Northern Ghana.
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Supporting women through skills training, livelihood support, and advocacy for rights and equal opportunities in their communities.
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Enhancing healthcare delivery and access in rural areas through capacity building, health education, and infrastructure support.
Working with USAID Feed the Future to improve agricultural practices, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and ensure food security.
Mobilizing and training youth to become agents of change in their communities through advocacy and participatory action.
Providing access to clean water and improving sanitation facilities in underserved Fulbe communities across the region.
Community-centered, evidence-based, and sustainable
We work closely with community members, ensuring their ownership and participation in all project phases.
Our interventions are grounded in research, data, and proven methodologies.
We train local volunteers and committees for long-term sustainability beyond project timelines.
We collaborate with government, traditional leaders, and development partners for maximum impact.
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