About Us
Our Story
Development Frontiers Women Co-operative (DFWC) is an association of women shea collectors and aggregators founded in 2010 in East Gonja Municipality. It is comprised of over three thousand seventy-six (3076) women in groups in thirty-five (35) communities in the Municipality and now expanded to include 4 other districts.
DFWC emanated as women group beneficiaries of a number of interventions carried out in the past by Development Frontiers, a local NGO. Following the implementation of different livelihood activities in the East Gonja District and others such as Zabzugu District, Mion District, North East Gonja and Karaga Districts, the beneficiary groups decided to form an umbrella cooperative across the locations to improve cooperative action and penetrate the market for especially shea and gari.
Our Trusted Parners
Who We Are?
What We Do
We work to empower women, strengthen livelihoods, and promote inclusive community development across Northern Ghana.
Our Commitment
Background
Development Frontiers Women Cooperative (DFWC) is a multipurpose association of women farmers, shea collectors and butter and gari processors founded in 2010 in the East Gonja district in the Savannah region of Ghana.
Membership
It is comprised of over three thousand (3000) women in groups in thirty-five (35) communities.
Expansion
Although the cooperatives’ initial groups were solely drawn from East Gonja district, it has currently expanded to include Zabzugu, Mion and Karaga districts in the northern region.
Safeguards
DFWC strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all members and stakeholders, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion or physical ability. The cooperative works to promote a culture of respect and tolerance among members and stakeholders. As a result, the cooperative does not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination or violence. Consequently, the cooperative continually provides training and education to members on safety and security best practices.
Our Portfolio
A showcase of the projects and impact of our work across communities.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Shea (GESI–SHEA)
Shea Women Traders Access to Public Warehouse (BUSAC)
Action for Voice and Inclusive Development (AVID)
What People Say
Voices from the women and partners we work with.
The leadership and advocacy training has empowered many women in our community. We now speak up, take leadership roles, and actively participate in decisions that affect our development.
Through the program, we have learned climate-smart practices such as tree planting and protecting our shea trees. These efforts are helping us preserve our environment and secure a better future for our children.
DFWC has educated us on our rights, personal safety, and how to avoid harmful practices. Today, women in our community feel more confident, protected, and respected.
Meet Our Team
Zakaria Iddi
Iddrisu Zulhairu
Fuseini Issah
Victoria Bidnakin
Life-changing moments start here.
A small step can change lots of lives.
For years, DFWC has supported women in rural communities by helping them build cooperatives, improve their skills, access markets, and grow their income in sustainable ways.
Post Office Box 28
Salaga, Savannah Region
Mon-Fri: 08:00AM – 05:00PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Through the financial literacy training and our VSLA group, I have learned how to save, plan, and invest in my shea processing activities. Today, I manage my finances with confidence and can support my family better than before.