A women's cooperative in Northern Ghana since 2010

Get involved

Life-changing moments start here.

A small step can change many lives. Here are the ways you can stand with the women of Northern Ghana.

A large gathering of DFWC members and supporters

Ways to help

Choose how you want to help.

Partner on a programme

Development organisations, donors and CSR teams can co-design and fund programmes that reach more women and communities.

Discuss a partnership

Sponsor a women's group

Support one group with training, savings kits, processing equipment or storage, and follow its progress.

Sponsor a group

Make a donation

Gifts of any size help fund training, equipment and community programmes. Contact us and we will share how to give.

Talk to us about giving

Volunteer your skills

Share expertise in business, marketing, finance, health or the environment, in person in Northern Ghana or remotely.

Offer your time

Buy from the cooperative

Order shea butter, black soap and gari, or buy wholesale for your shop, spa or export business.

Visit the shop

Research and media

Researchers, students and journalists are welcome to learn about women's cooperatives and the shea economy.

Get in touch

Where support goes

Straight to the work that matters.

Your support strengthens one of our five programme areas, chosen together with you.

Members showing shea butter they produced

Questions

Good to know.

How do I make a donation?

We do not take payments on this website. Send us a message or call us and we will explain the ways you can give.

Can my organisation fund a specific project?

Yes. Each project page lists the kinds of support that would help it grow. Tell us which project interests you and we will prepare a proposal and budget.

Can I visit the cooperative?

Partners, donors and buyers are welcome to visit our groups. Contact us in advance so we can plan the visit with the communities.

Do you supply shea butter in bulk?

Yes. Our groups supply unrefined shea butter and other products in bulk. Tell us the quantity, quality and delivery location you need.

Stand with the women of Northern Ghana.

Partner on a programme, sponsor a women's group, buy from the cooperative or support our work with a donation. Get in touch and we will find the right way together.