Ghana - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Restoring agriculture ecology is a sustainable Agribusiness idea, prioritizing soil health, income generation, job creation, and climate action. Training center for climate-resilient methods and soap-making for women's empowerment.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Restoring Agriculture Ecology, a youth-led initiative idea, establishing a thriving sustainable farm business prioritizing soil health, income generation, job creation, and climate change combat through regenerative practices. This farm will serves as a training center for students and smallholder farmers, teaching climate-resilient methods. Women will be empowered through soap-making training, utilizing farm produce to generate income and create employment opportunities. This project promotes environmental stewardship, economic growth, social impact, and climate action, empowering communities to adapt to a changing climate.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Establishing a sustainable farm business and training center, my project aim to tackle the problems below: 1. Soil degradation and loss of fertility 2. Limited income and job opportunities for rural communities 3. Lack of climate-resilient agriculture practices 4. Limited economic empowerment for women 5. Environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1 Ensure food security 2 Reduce climate action 3. Improve soil fertility 4 . Ensure Zero Hunger

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The project aim to serve these beneficiaries: 1. Smallholder farmers: Providing training and capacity building on climate-resilient agriculture practices to improve their yields and income. 2. Rural communities: Creating job opportunities and promoting economic growth in rural areas, reducing poverty and improving livelihoods. 3. Women: Empowering women through soap-making training, providing them with a new skill set and income stream, promoting gender equality and economic empowerment. 4. Students: Offering a training center for students to learn about sustainable agriculture practices, equipping them with knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. 5. The environment: Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture practices to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity, and preserve natural resources.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-01-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

0

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

No

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

1. My project will contribute to no poverty, Sustainable farming will ensure good soil health which will then increase crop yield and improve farmers and other stakeholders income level. 2. Establishing farm will help to create Jobs to depopulate unemployment thereby combating poverty. 4. Training women on soap making will bring income as a result reduce poverty.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

The Restoring Agriculture Ecology, aim to ensure food security thereby contributing to Zero hunger. The project aim to provides jobs which will bring income and prevent himger

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

The project aim to established farm and train sustainable agriculture practices to farmers, these will reduce the use chemicals.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Students and small hold farmers will be educated on sustainable agriculture practices

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Women, youth, men, will get chance to participate in Restoring Agriculture Ecology. Everyone will be allowed to participate in training and get more knowledge and skills.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Sustainable farming will ensure minimal use of chemicals and prevent water pollution and ensure sanitation

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Establishing farm and training on soap making will provide job to people thereby promoting economic growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Some of the Agriculture produce will be process to final product

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

The project contributes to Sustainable Cities and Communities by promoting sustainable agriculture, empowering rural communities, creating jobs, protecting the environment, and building climate resilience, ultimately reducing urban pollution and promoting balanced development.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Farm produce will contribute to consumption and production

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

My project promotes regenerative agriculture practices, sequestering carbon, reducing soil degradation, and improving soil health. It trains smallholder farmers and students on climate-resilient methods, adapting to climate change and improving productivity. Sustainable practices reduce emissions, contributing to global efforts to limit warming. The project promotes environmental conservation, reducing pollution, and protecting biodiversity, empowering communities to take action on climate change through training Small hold farmers

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

The project ensures life below water by promoting sustainable practices, protecting natural habitats, supporting eco-friendly soap-making, and encouraging responsible water management, ultimately contributing to the preservation of marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and ocean health.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Sustainable agriculture practices ensure good health to human being and any living organisms.

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

5

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

5

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

6

05.08 Justification

Yes, the project envisions creating a new version of an existing product/service. The project aims to create an updated version of existing products and services, modernizing farming practices, soap-making processes, and training programs, while prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and environmental conservation.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

This project stands out from competitors through its holistic approach, youth-led initiative, community-centric focus, innovative training programs, and emphasis on regenerative practices, making it a unique and impactful sustainable agriculture and women's empowerment program.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Ye The project empowers female entrepreneurs through soap-making training, leadership roles in sustainable agriculture, and a platform to share experiences, promoting gender equality and economic empowerment in the community.