Ghana
Promotion of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) through community empowerment in Upper Manya Krobo District, Ghana
| Project Period-start | June 2023 |
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| Project Period-end | May 2026 |
| Counter Partners | Upper Manya Krobo District Health Administration |
| Implementation Partners | Upper Manya Krobo District Health Administration |
| Donation Partners | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. |
| Focus | Maternal and Child Health |
| Projected Supported Population | about 48,867 |
Across five target sub-counties of the Upper Manya Krobo District, this project aims to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and children under five by promoting antenatal care, facility-based deliveries, and diarrhea prevention. Awareness will be fostered amongst mothers, fathers, and families to increase the utilization of essential health services.
Promoting access to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services for young people in Upper Manya Krobo District
| Project Period-start | January 2024 |
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| Project Period-end | January 2027 |
| Counter Partners | Promoting access to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services for young people in Upper Manya Krobo District |
| Implementation Partners | Upper Manya Krobo District Health Administration |
| Donation Partners | JICA |
| Focus | Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health |
| Projected Supported Population | about 41,619 |
To address high rates of teenage pregnancies in the Upper Manya Krobo District, this project aims to improve young people’s access to essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services (i.e., contraceptives). Peer educators, adult supporters, teachers, and community leaders volunteer to raise awareness and advocate for SRHR.
Empowerment of young people through SRHR promotion and skills development
| Project Period-start | TBD |
|---|---|
| Project Period-end | TBD |
| Counter Partners | Upper Manya Krobo District Health Administration |
| Implementation Partners | Upper Manya Krobo District Health Administration |
| Donation Partners | JOICFP Donation |
| Focus | Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Comprehensive Sexuality Education |
| Projected Supported Population | about 10,809 |
Building on the JICA project, this initiative targets youth in five sub-counties of Upper Manya Krobo District to reduce teenage pregnancies by improving access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Existing over-the-counter (OTC) medicine vendors will be trained as SRHR awareness volunteers to deliver accurate information and enhance access to contraceptives. If funding is secured from the SRHR Leaders’ Association, the project will also expand the VIRINA Project (supporting income generation through sewing skills training) and promote SRHR awareness among youth (particularly young women).
