Leading agribusiness firm, Agri-Impact Limited, on Monday spearheaded the consortium implementing the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program in celebrating women making remarkable strides in agribusiness across Ghana and beyond.

The event, held on March 10, 2025, at the forecourt of Aglow Processing Factory, at Potsin the in Central Region, brought together participants of the HAPPY Program, students from Potin T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS, members of the Federation of Persons with Disabilities (GFD), the Nifa Hemaa of Gomoa Potsin, Nana Aba Akyere I, staff of Agri-Impact Limited and Aglow Farms, agribusiness experts, and community members.

Under the theme, Accelerating Inclusion of Young Women and Persons with Disabilities to Drive Innovation and a Thriving Agribusiness Sector,” the event highlighted the critical role of women in advancing agricultural innovation and growth.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Juliana Asante-Dartey, Deputy CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, lauded the dedication of young women and participants of the HAPPY Programme.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to all HAPPY participants. Your contributions are invaluable, and we look forward to working together to transform agribusiness in Ghana,” she stated.

She also encouraged students to explore agriculture and agribusiness as viable career opportunities.

Guest speaker Maamie Nyamekye Hutchful Nortey, a board member of Agri-Impact Limited and researcher at the University of Ghana, emphasized the significance of innovation, describing it as a catalyst for progress, especially when women play an active role.

Ama Gyan, Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion Manager at Agri-Impact Limited, urged young women to stay determined and collaborative in their pursuit of success.

“Empowerment is not about being rude or disrespectful. Women must work together to break barriers and drive progress in agribusiness,” she stressed.

The Executive Director of Aglow Farms Limited, Nana Boakye, expressed his excitement about celebrating women for their impact on agriculture. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and honouring their remarkable achievements and contributions in Ghana and globally.

Mr. Boakye acknowledged the significant progress made toward gender equality and equity but noted that more work remains to be done.

"As we celebrate this special day, we acknowledge the progress made toward gender equality while recognizing the work that still lies ahead. We honour the women who have paved the way and reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable world for all," he added.

About HAPPY Programme

The HAPPY Program is a four-year partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited, aiming to create 326,000 dignified work opportunities for Ghanaian youth—with a special focus on young women and persons with disabilities—within the rice, soybean, tomato, and poultry value chains.

Targeting youth aged 15-35, the program is implemented by an eight-member consortium, including Newage Agric Solutions, the National Service Authority (NSA), Ghana CARES (MiDA), Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), TechnoServe, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Jobberman.

Since its rollout in December 2023, the programme has already generated over 138,000 job opportunities in just 15 months, marking a significant milestone in youth employment and agribusiness development.