A Llandudno-based charity is helping farmers in Ghana with sustainable farming.

Caendon is running an agroforestry project in Ghana, funded by the Welsh Government's 'Wales and Africa' grant scheme.

The project aims to support farmers with financial aid, training, and technical assistance to promote sustainable farming and prevent bushfires, often caused by unsustainable farming methods.

One beneficiary, Alwine Agbo, a widowed coffee farmer, lost part of her farm to bushfires and struggles with health issues.

With help from Caendon, she received fresh seedlings and labour to plant an additional acre of coffee and fruit trees, providing her with extra income and helping to restore her losses.

At a recent bushfire prevention workshop, Mrs Agbo shared her experiences with local chiefs, who were urged to spread the word in their communities about bushfire dangers and prevention methods.

Daniel Amankwa, an official from the Wildlife Department, also did a presentation at the session and provided written material for distribution in communities near the Kalakpa Resource Reserve.

The project also aims to protect local wildlife habitats.

Caendon is working with local partners like the Kalakpa Club and plans to expand the program in the coming years, focusing on supporting women farmers.

For more details, contact info@caendon.org.