MTN Ghana Foundation Commits GHS1.2 Million to Empower Women Farmers, Youth in Agriculture
The MTN Ghana Foundation has committed GHS1.2 million to support smallholder women farmers and unemployed youth through a modern farming initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and skills development.
The pledge was made as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain,” with the Foundation announcing plans to establish a model farm at Pantang Hospital in the La Nkwantanang Municipality.
The project implemented in collaboration with the La Nkwantanang Municipal Agriculture Department and Defarmercist telecommunications giant is designed to equip an initial group of 60 smallholder women farmers with advanced agricultural techniques to improve both yield and efficiency.
Speaking at the launch in Pantang, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, described the model farm as central to MTN’s commitment to empowering women and promoting inclusivity in agriculture.
She added that the project fulfils MTN’s promise to establish a hands-on training platform in modern agricultural practices for women farmers in La Nkwantanang, with participants expected to transfer the skills acquired within their communities.
“The first cohort of 30 unemployed youth is undergoing training at the Vegetable Hub of Excellence at the University of Ghana, Legon Farms,” Wiafe added, noting plans to replicate the model across Ghana and expand access to innovative farming methods.
Head of the Agriculture Department at the La Nkwantanang Municipal Assembly,Lydia Aku Fiatuho,commended MTN for backing the initiative adding that women constitute over half of the agricultural workforce and are frequently recognised for their contributions during Farmers’ Day celebrations, urging beneficiaries to take ownership of the project and commit to its long-term success.
The model farm initiative forms part of MTN Ghana Foundation’s broader efforts to modernise the agricultural sector.
In line with MTN’s strategic vision to lead digital solutions for Africa’s progress, the Foundation is piloting smart farming initiatives with plans for nationwide replication.
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