Fighting Poverty in Ghana
FINCA helps Ghanaians living in poverty access basic services to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.
Statistics1
3 FINCA VENTURES INVESTEES
Agriculture INDUSTRY SUPPORTED
Education INDUSTRY SUPPORTED
Energy INDUSTRY SUPPORTED
Customer Testimonial
Jane Namusisi
For a long time, the reliance on kerosene lanterns gave Jane Namusisi constant worry. Now, a high-quality and affordable solar home system fills her home with clean, reliable lighting. “With kerosene lamps, I worried that the children would get burned in the house or there would be damage to my property.”
Products & Services
Energy, Education, Agriculture
Facts about Ghana
Ghana is considered one of the more stable countries in West Africa since its transition to multi-party democracy. Gold, cocoa and oil are the backbone Ghana’s economy and have helped fuel an economic boom. Despite this, nearly a quarter of its citizens remain in poverty.
Ghana, along with much of sub-Saharan Africa, is on the verge of a crisis. By 2035, the International Monetary Fund estimates the number of Africans joining the working age population will exceed the rest of the world combined. To fill this surge, 18 million new jobs will have to be created each year for the next 20 years across sub-Saharan Africa. In the meantime, Ghanaians rely on the informal sector for a chance to earn a living. In addition, access to basic services, like energy, water and sanitation, education, health care and agriculture, is often inadequate.
When poor people have access to financial services and life-enhancing products, they can earn more, build their assets, create jobs and cushion themselves against external shocks. FINCA is helping Ghanaians improve their lives by supporting access to basic services through FINCA Ventures.
23.4% LIVING BELOW POVERTY LEVEL 2
$4,492 ANNUAL PER CAPITA INCOME 3
57.7% FINANCIALLY EXCLUDED 4
Contact
FINCA Ventures
1201 15th St NW
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone
+1 (202) 682-1510
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1Information is updated on an annual basis
2Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population)
3GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
4Adult population lacking account at a formal financial institution