Three women in Nubengu in the Upper West Region have reported improved incomes from pastry production businesses after receiving skills training under the Nature’s Heartbeat Project.
Madam Habibatu, who produces bofrot at least four times a week, makes an average of 50 pieces per production session. She reported an estimated profit of GHC250 from each 50kg bag of flour used in production.
Since completing the training, she has used approximately six 50kg bags of flour, two bags of sugar and four 25-litre gallons of cooking oil.
Madam Zakaria Bimata reported an estimated profit of GHC300 per 50kg bag of flour used in her business.
Beyond the income generated from pastry production, she has acquired seven bags of groundnuts and four bags of shea nuts through product exchanges. She has also purchased an additional four bags of groundnuts using proceeds from her business.
Madam Asibi, another beneficiary, produces and sells doughnuts, generating an estimated profit of at least GHC200 per bag of flour.
The three beneficiaries reported improvements in their financial circumstances and household wellbeing, attributing the changes to income generated from their businesses.
They said the additional income had enabled them to contribute towards household expenses and expressed appreciation for the training and support provided under the project.
PureTrust Foundation said the monitoring exercise provided evidence that the beneficiaries were continuing to apply the skills acquired through the intervention, with positive contributions to income generation and household livelihoods.
About Nature’s Heartbeat Project:
The Nature’s Heartbeat Project is a global conservation initiative led by IUCN Netherlands with a backing from the Dutch Postcode Lottery.
Spanning Ghana, Bolivia, Indonesia, Uganda, and the Philippines, the 2025–2029 program supports local grassroots conservation through flexible, trust-based funding and capacity building.
In Ghana, it is spearheaded by A Rocha Ghana focusing on the Atewa Range Forest Reserve and Mole National Park.
