
Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has announced government decision to assist 5,210 communities affected by the prolonged dry spell in parts of Ghana known for agricultural activities.
The “Dry Spell Emergency Cash Transfer” is a collaboration between the government of Ghana through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, World Bank, UNICEF, and other partners, to provide immediate financial relief to vulnerable households affected by the recent dry spells across eight regions in Ghana.
At a press conference, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has opined that the government has initiated the one-time cash transfer to mitigate the immediate effect of the crisis through the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program.
According to her, 212,273 households will receive GHS 1,000 each as a cushion against the economic shocks induced by the dry spell.
The Okaikwei South lawmaker admonished that the initiative aligns with the Ministry’s mandate to protect the vulnerable against disasters and emergencies.
She added that they will monitor the effective implementation of the “dry spell emergency cash transfer” to ensure transparency and accountability.