EGDIF EGDIF The Northern Shea Queen (NSQ) is a flagship programme of EcoGrowth Development Initiatives Foundation (EGDIF) implemented under the SheaPark Resource Hub to empower young women as leaders, advocates, and changemakers within the shea industry and beyond.
The programme identifies, trains, and mentors outstanding young women from Northern Ghana to champion shea development, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.
The Northern Shea Queen (NSQ) Programme is a flagship leadership and women empowerment initiative of EcoGrowth Development Initiatives Foundation (EGDIF), implemented under the SheaPark Resource Hub to nurture a new generation of female leaders across Northern Ghana’s shea landscape.
The programme is designed to identify, train, and mentor young women with leadership potential to become ambassadors for the shea industry, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and community development.
NSQ is implemented through a structured selection process across the five northern regions of Ghana, followed by intensive leadership training, mentorship, and community engagement activities designed to build long-term impact beyond the programme cycle.
The programme integrates leadership development, entrepreneurship training, public speaking, advocacy, environmental sustainability education, and cultural promotion to equip participants with practical tools for transformation and influence.
Each annual cycle produces a Northern Shea Queen and regional ambassadors who lead advocacy campaigns on women’s empowerment, shea conservation, youth entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across Northern Ghana.
Develop confident and capable young female leaders to champion change within the shea sector and beyond.
Strengthen awareness, investment promotion, and value addition within the shea value chain.
Equip participants with business, innovation, and enterprise development competencies.
Promote climate action, tree conservation, and environmental stewardship.
Preserve and promote Northern Ghana’s cultural identity and heritage values.
Encourage community service, mentorship, and grassroots development initiatives.
EGDIF is headquartered in Accra, Ghana. Our team coordinates digital development initiatives, capacity-building programs, and community-focused innovation projects across Africa.
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