USAID Ghana Mission: Food for Peace: Success Stories

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Against all odds: A new look at dry season farming
The people of Adedetsekope have always been told that it was impossible to harvest enough crops to turn a profit. Korleki Drah, a local farmer, proved this wrong. Story

Better farming techniques enable elderly couple to care for orphans
The Grace and Alex Narh live in rural Akorley community in Ghana's Eastern Region. The Narhs, both 75 years of age, generously provide care for homeless children. Story

ADRA Ghana wins Development Partner award
A USAID implementing partner, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), has been honored by Ghana's Excellence Awards Foundation with the "International Development Partner" award for its meritorious service to the people of Ghana. Story

Higher income for women beekeepers in Ghana
Until 2000, bee hunting in rural communities near Tamale, the capital of Ghana's Northern Region, was an exclusive male activity. It offered men an off-farming season income, particularly in the long dry season that stretches for about seven months. Story