Training Program Provided Livelihood Equipment for Women
New equipment and training helped over 420 participants launch soap and pomade businesses in rural communities.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Landscaping
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The Sahelian Landscape: Landscape of Opportunities: Widening Proven Furrows (LOGMe II) project has finished training hundreds of women and youth in soap and pomade production across Ghana's Upper East Region. This initiative provides equipment to help households transition to sustainable income streams.
Why it matters
By establishing alternative businesses like soap manufacturing, the project aims to reduce local reliance on charcoal production and tree cutting. This shift helps preserve natural landscapes while providing families with stable, income-generating activities.
The three-year LOGMe II initiative trained 420 participants and distributed specialized production gear including soap moulding machines, hydrometers, and safety equipment. These tools are currently being deployed across four districts in Ghana.
The players
CSIR-SARI
A research institution focused on agricultural development and community livelihood support in Ghana.
Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
An international government body funding the three-year Sahelian landscape sustainability initiative.
The details
Participants attended two-day, hands-on workshops to master the chemical and mechanical processes required for crafting soap and pomade. Following this training, the project provided women's groups with essential production hardware, such as mixing basins, storage containers, and tables. This setup allows community members to manage their own business operations while ensuring safety through provided gear.
Timeline
The training programs in Gaare and Pintensah concluded in September 2026.
The Home Front
This project follows a pattern set by the LOGMe II initiative, which prioritizes non-extractive income sources to protect regional ecosystems. It marks a broader shift in landscape management policies that focus on economic diversification as a tool for environmental conservation.
For households in participating regions, the equipment provided serves as the foundation for small-scale business operations. Beneficiaries should ensure that all safety gear is properly maintained and that soap production processes are strictly followed to ensure consistent product quality.
The takeaway
Shifting to production-based livelihoods can reduce household reliance on natural resource extraction. Families interested in these programs should coordinate with local community leaders to identify upcoming training windows for the LOGMe II initiative.
Further reading
Learn more about sustainable land management and community projects in the Landscaping section.
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