World Vision International has launched the THRIVE 2030 Project, a bold initiative aimed at enhancing household resilience and transforming the livelihoods of over 800,000 farmers across Ghana.
The launch followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with six key partners: Fairtrade Ghana, Esoko, PANGEA Africa, Vision Fund Ghana, Ghana Commodity Exchange, and Farm Concern International.
The project targets vulnerable farming communities and is built around four key pillars: mindset transformation, financial empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and access to capital.
Justice Tsegah, who leads the project, said it begins with shifting mindsets through the use of the Empowered Worldview Curriculum. This approach enables farmers to identify their needs and develop household business plans as a pathway out of poverty.
The second phase introduces a savings model called “Savings for Transformation,” where community groups pool funds every week and access small loans to start or expand their businesses.
Farmers are then trained to adopt inclusive and sustainable agricultural practices and learn how to tap into market value chains.
The final stage involves injecting capital through VisionFund Ghana, the microfinance arm of World Vision. The goal is to help savings groups grow by offering financial support matched to their business activities.
Tsegah noted that digital tools will replace manual systems. A mobile app will allow members of savings groups to track their finances and ensure greater transparency.
Frank Alornu, CEO of VisionFund Ghana, said loans will be tailored to each farmer’s business type and size. Financial literacy training will be provided before disbursement, and funding will only be allocated to individuals already engaged in viable economic activities.
Esoko CEO Solomon T. Mensah said his organisation will provide farmers with real-time market information through the Digimart platform. This digital support will help boost incomes, especially in the 14 districts targeted by the project.
The THRIVE 2030 Project combines mindset change, finance, market access, and technology to equip Ghanaian farmers with the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty and build long-term resilience.
