Building skills, leadership, and sustainable livelihoods for women across Ghana's forestry value chain.
Women in Timber Ghana was established as a registered non-profit organization to solve a major issue: the underrepresentation, lack of leadership roles, and economic barriers faced by women in the timber and forestry sector. In a sector traditionally dominated by men, women have often been limited to lower-tier, low-income tasks.
Over the years, we have grown into a strong, collaborative platform. We combine training, environmental reforestation, policy advocacy, and credit-union support. Today, we empower women to scale their woodcraft businesses, adopt sustainable forestry practices, and lead environmental restoration efforts that combat climate change across Ghana.
To serve as an active platform for building the capacity of women in the timber sector in Ghana, ensuring the economic viability and social stability of their forest-based enterprises.
To become a highly vibrant, internationally recognized women’s association that champions female empowerment, equity, and sustainability in the forestry industry.
These core principles shape our actions and guide our growth as an organization.
We promote reforestation, bio-conservation, and responsible timber sourcing to preserve ecosystems.
We equip women with technical mastery, leadership training, and finance opportunities to foster independence.
We partner with local authorities, international NGOs, and forest communities to maximize our collective impact.
We advocate for fair wages, equal representations, transparency, and ethical standards across the value chain.
Meet the directors and advisors driving positive change within Ghana's forestry and timber sectors.
Forestry entrepreneur with 20+ years of timber value chain experience in Ghana.
Forest resource academic and consultant specializing in tropical agroforestry systems.
Program manager dedicated to community development and ecological restoration oversight.
Certified accountant overseeing microfinance, auditing, and credit union operations.
How WiTG manages operations, coordinates local forest branches, and drives transparency.
Trace the growth and achievements of Women in Timber Ghana since our establishment.
WiTG was formally incorporated in Kumasi, bringing together 50 pioneer female timber processors and micro-entrepreneurs.
Established three community-led tree nurseries in forest edge communities, raising over 100,000 native seedlings.
Initiated cleaner water installations in partner communities. Launched the WiTG Credit Union to provide loans for timber traders.
Trained 200+ women in woodcraft and sustainable production. Secured international partner funding for expanded regional afforestation campaigns.
Whether through direct partnership, joining as a member, or donating, you can help us empower more women and restore degraded woodlands.
