Shared solutions for common challenges in the context of the African Year of Education 2024
Shea butter production in Ghana.
Background:
Zorko Goo faces significant challenges, with low levels of education, rampant teenage pregnancy,
child marriage, and limited economic opportunities for women. As someone who grew up in this
community, I have witnessed the struggles faced by these women, and I am determined to make a
positive impact through the Lana Foundation.
Our Vision and Goals:
The Lagna Foundation aims to empower the community by providing industrial machinery, creating
a safe working environment, eliminating middlemen, and connecting the women to local and
international markets. Our specific goals include:
1. Provide industrial machinery for faster and larger-scale production.
2. Create a comfortable and safe working environment prioritizing safety.
3. Establish a stable income stream by eliminating middlemen.
4. Set up workshops to enhance the women's skills in shea butter and textile weaving.
The Help We Need:
We are seeking support for the following:
1. A building with access to electricity (solar or grid). Estimated cost: [70,000ghana cedis].
2. Machinery (Grinding mills, weaving machines, mixing machines, industrial fridges, heating machines, etc.). Estimated cost:[Insert Amount].
3. Borehole for a reliable source of water. Estimated cost: [Insert Amount].
4. Safety equipment (PPEs). Estimated cost: [Insert Amount].
5. Assistance in connecting with reliable buyers, both local and international. Estimated cost: [Insert Amount].