Bussi Deals Africa (BDA), a women-focused organization, is breaking new ground in entrepreneurial development, environmental health, climate change advocacy, and security.

Through its ally, Women of Faith, BDA promotes faith-based initiatives grounded in the belief in the creative power of nature. These efforts emphasize the sustainable use of natural resources, striking a delicate balance between humanity and the environment.

BDA has joined forces with the Southern Volta Vegetable Producers Association (SVVPA) in line with its mission to foster partnerships.

The group evolved from the Keta Basin Vegetable Farmers Association and prioritizes environmentally friendly and socially conscious agricultural practices, especially in vegetable farming and marketing.

This partnership has highlighted critical issues regarding environmental health and security, particularly resistance to oil production in the Keta Basin. The vegetable farmers and Women of Faith have voiced strong opposition to oil exploration, citing the significant ecological damage it would cause.

At a solidarity meeting with vegetable farmers and women leaders, the groups unanimously called on the government to redirect its focus to underutilized economic sectors. They advocated for a comprehensive analysis of the agricultural economy, underscoring its potential to provide greater benefits than oil production.

Tourism, especially ecosystem-based tourism, also emerged as a viable alternative. According to participants, this sector remains marginally developed in the Keta Basin but holds immense potential for sustainable economic growth.

The groups pointed to Ecuador’s landmark referendum, in which citizens voted against oil exploitation in the biodiverse Yasuni region, as an inspiring model for Ghana. BDA, alongside its ally Oilwatch Ghana, urged the government to engage in deeper reflection on the demands of vegetable farmers. They stressed the importance of shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources—a trend gaining momentum globally.

The activities coincided with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate-induced challenges on women. The farmers emphasized that halting hydrocarbon production in the Keta Basin aligns with reversing climate change effects and improving health outcomes, particularly for women.

“No hydrocarbon production in the Basin is a favourable act for reversing climate change and its impacts on health. Women stand to benefit significantly, as they are disproportionately affected by climate-induced impacts,” one participant remarked.

Bussi Deals Africa and Women of Faith continue to champion sustainable development, leveraging collaborations to amplify the voices of local farmers and women. Their work underscores the importance of prioritizing environmental health and economic alternatives that foster resilience and equity in Ghana.