GRILMaP Reaches Over 1,800 People Across the Ashanti Region

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GRILMaP Reaches Over 1,800 People Across the Ashanti Region

Between 14th and 24th January 2025, GRILMaP reached over 1,800 community members across hotspot communities in the Ashanti Region through integrated training in leadership development, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihood skills. The programme was implemented in collaboration with Tropenbos Ghana under the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme (GCFRP).

Integrated Training Approach Expands Community Reach

Green Bliss Foundation continues to strengthen resilient forest communities through the Gender Responsive and Integrated Landscape Management Project (GRILMaP).

Using a cascade training approach, core sessions were reinforced through downstream community engagements, allowing knowledge and skills to spread widely within communities

These training programs, implemented by the Green Bliss Foundation in collaboration with Tropenboss, equipped more than 1800 participants with essential skills in leadership, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihood development.

Through community driven capacity building, GRILMaP continues to support sustainable livelihoods and resilient forest landscapes across the Ashanti Region.

Early Signs of Impact Across Communities

Early outcomes from the combined direct and downstream trainings include:

• Community members initiating peer learning and mentorship activities.
• Improved financial management practices at household level.
• Increased interest in income generating activities linked to sustainable resource use.
• Greater awareness of environmental stewardship and climate responsibility.

Women accounted for a significant proportion of participants, reinforcing GRILMaP’s gender-responsive and inclusive approach.

PROJECT IN PICTURES

Key Achievements

✔ Over 1,800 community members reached
✔ 1,005 individuals engaged through downstream (cascade) training
✔ Strengthened leadership and community participation
✔ Improved financial literacy and decision making
✔ Practical livelihood skills to support income diversification
✔ Enhanced understanding of environmental sustainability under GCFRP.

The program has significantly boosted confidence, creativity, and economic opportunities for participants across hotspot communities.

About GRILMaP

GRILMaP is a community focused initiative aligned with the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme, designed to empower forest-dependent communities through inclusive leadership, financial resilience, and sustainable livelihood development.