Finding Their Voice: How Children in Tolon Are Gaining Confidence to Speak and Lead
In many communities within the Tolon District, children often grow up in environments where they have limited opportunities to express themselves publicly. Cultural norms, limited exposure, and low self-confidence make it difficult for many students to speak in front of groups, share their opinions, or actively participate in discussions. This challenge is particularly evident in […]
Children Lead Change: How “Beyoam” Children Assembly Secured Critical Teachers for Nyankpala JHS ‘A’
At Nyankpala Junior High School ‘A’ in the Tolon District, students faced a serious barrier to quality education due to the absence of teachers for key subjects—Science, Ghanaian Language, and French. These subjects are essential components of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and their absence creates significant learning gaps. For a long period, students […]
District profiles of Ghana
SDD Ghana Explores Yendi’s Cultural and Tourism Potential
SDD Ghana Explores Yendi’s Cultural and Tourism Potential The management of Savings and Development Dialogue Ghana (SDD Ghana) has undertaken a strategic working visit to the Yendi Municipal Assembly as part of efforts to explore the municipality’s rich cultural heritage and untapped tourism potential. The visit provided an opportunity for SDD Ghana to engage with […]
2024 Annual Report
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Citizens sensitised to local governance system in Tamale
Citizens sensitised to local governance system in Tamale A sensitisation programme has been organised in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital, to deepen understanding of the country’s local governance system. In attendance were schoolchildren and teachers, local governance experts, representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), assembly members and the general public. The participating children demonstrated their […]
SDD Ghana Launches Social Inclusion and Accountability Project to Strengthen Local Governance Awareness
SDD Ghana Launches Social Inclusion and Accountability Project to Strengthen Local Governance Awareness Tolon, Northern Region — A new project aimed at deepening citizens’ knowledge and awareness of Ghana’s local governance system has been launched in Tolon in the Northern Region. Dubbed the Social Inclusion and Accountability Project, the initiative is being implemented by Savings […]
SDD Ghana Calls for Holistic Action to Address Challenges Facing Women
SDD Ghana Calls for Holistic Action to Address Challenges Facing Women Accra, Ghana — Savings and Development Dialogue Ghana (SDD Ghana) has called on governments, civil society organisations, development partners and other stakeholders to adopt a holistic approach to addressing the social, economic and political challenges affecting women and girls. The call was made as […]
SDD Ghana Awards Bursaries to 20 Students Pursuing STEM Programmes
SDD Ghana Awards Bursaries to 20 Students Pursuing STEM Programmes Tamale, Ghana | May 24, 2022 — Savings and Development Dialogue Ghana (SDD Ghana) has awarded bursaries to 20 tertiary students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related programmes in institutions across Ghana. The beneficiaries, comprising 11 females and 9 males, were selected through […]
