Food insecurity and malnutrition are ongoing challenges in Shai-Osudoku and have been exacerbated by the pandemic. The cost of food has nearly doubled as families face steep inflation and economic challenges. Many households in Shai-Osudoku can only afford to eat a single meal a day, consisting mainly of carbohydrates (kenkey, garri, or rice), which lacks many of the essential nutrients we need.
As an Organization that works to improve the health and economic outcomes of women in Ghana, we are also concerned with how food insecurity is an issue that disproportionately impacts women, and how single-mother led households tend to be affected more than their male counterparts. This imbalance persists in spite of the fact that women make up half of the global agricultural labour force according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
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In May 2022, we will be distributing food hampers to families facing food insecurity in the Shai-Osudoku, a rural community in Ghana.