Woman Farmer with Disability Shares Story of Resilience on Agrihouse Programme

Abura dunkwa: Madam Grace Abrah, 26, a farmer and mother of three from Abura Dunkwa in the Central Region, is using agriculture to support her family and finance the education of her children despite being a person with a disability. She shares her experiences, the benefits of farming, and the challenges she faces with Ms Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation and host of the programme, in the second episode of "At the Table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa." According to Ghana News Agency, the programme presents heartfelt and inspiring conversations that highlight resilience, determination, and hard work. The host, Ms Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, emphasized that Grace's story underscores the vital role women farmers play in strengthening Ghana's agrifood system and helping to ensure food security for families and communities. The host noted that the story should serve as a reminder to stakeholders of the importance of supporting and empowering women in agriculture. "At the Table wit h Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa" is a public-interest programme produced by Agrihouse Foundation and its sister organisation, AgriWatchGH, in partnership with the World Food Forum Ghana Chapter, as part of activities marking the International Year of the Woman Farmer. According to the Foundation, the initiative seeks to spotlight the stories, challenges, achievements, and contributions of women farmers across Ghana while creating awareness and mobilising support for their critical role in agriculture and national development. Agrihouse Foundation has invited individuals, organisations, and development partners to support women farmers and the public-interest programme. For further information, interested persons may contact Ms Linda Boateng on 020 952 9627 or Ms Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa on 024 462 3012, or email [email protected].