WFWP Africa Best Practice Programs
Empowering Women Through Microfinance: WFWP Ghana Expands Its Community Impact in Manchie
For the past two years, the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Ghana has been engaging with the women of Manchie, a rural community where educational meetings and character-building sessions have steadily nurtured trust, dialogue, and mutual respect. During these sessions, the women expressed a heartfelt need: access to small loans to support their modest but vital economic activities. Recognizing this call for support, WFWP Ghana initiated a microfinance project—starting with a few determined women who pledged to make the most of the opportunity. Their positive response, marked by consistent repayments of the seed money, demonstrated both integrity and potential. Encouraged by their success, WFWP Ghana has now reached the fourth batch of its women’s empowerment microfinance project in Manchie. This initiative reflects WFWP Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development and women's empowerment at the grassroots level—uplifting lives not just through education, but also by providing practical tools for economic growth. WFWP Ghana expresses its gratitude to the women of Manchie for their partnership, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, they are sowing seeds of hope and self-reliance for a brighter, more equitable future.
Green Solar Energy for African Villages : Kenya
Green solar energy for African Villages
Mmangwana Literacy Project: South Africa
The ability to read fluently and with comprehension – is the doorway to success in school and life. However, there is an overwhelming need for support, especially in rural areas for children to develop and learn to read with understanding. Answering the call for the community's literacy problems, WFWP South Africa with the support from WFWPI embark on a Mobile Library/ Literacy project. The project was launched on March 19, 2022 at a local Primary School in Bramfischerville, Soweto. The launch was attended by 50 students, parents, and school officials.
The girl Child Empowerment Project: Burkina Faso
WFWP Burkina Faso organized a workshop in Lycée Bogodogo with students from the Ouagadougou International School in six different cities and schools. Each workshop was attended by 50 to 250 children. The educational curriculum included topics such as self-esteem, the four realms of heart, and moral education. School officials welcomed the project and saw it as a resource to support youth, especially young girls, in their struggle in education. Through this project, 942 young people, mostly girls, were educated this school year.
Supporting Women Entreprenuers through WFWP Microcredit
WFWP Nigeria initiated a microcredit program to provide a pathway to empowerment and development to women entrepreneurs in the Cross River State in October, 2023. The initiative was started in an effort to reduce poverty and promote economic development, providing access to capital for people who would otherwise be unable to obtain it. The WFWP Nigeria microcredit program provides small loans to low-income individuals, especially women, who lack access to formal financial services. It aims to help the poor start or expand their own businesses, generate income and improve their living standards. Often, it is seen as a tool for women’s empowerment and entrepreneurial development, as it can enhance women’s economic, social and political status in their communities.
