With programs run by NADEF, LEAP, Capitation Grants, School Feeding, and more, the district is pushing to broaden coverage and deepen impact under Ghana’s National Social Protection Strategy.

Key programs and players

NADEF: Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation driving community-focused safeguarding initiatives

LEAP: Cash transfers reaching 890 beneficiary households; expansion planned to reach more families

Education and nutrition supports: Capitation Grant, School Feeding Programme

Agricultural and welfare supports: Free fertilizer and seeds; Free NHIS for indigents and Persons with Disability

What this means for communities

Poverty reduction and resilience: Direct cash to vulnerable households through LEAP helps bridge immediate needs and break the poverty cycle

Inclusive development: Targeted supports for girls, women, and persons with disability promote equity and participation

Health and education uplift: Free NHIS for indigents, school feeding, and capitation grants bolster schooling and health outcomes

Challenges and opportunities

Coverage gaps: While LEAP has reached hundreds, more households remain uncovered; expansion calls for sustained funding and streamlined targeting

Collaboration potential: Increased public-private partnerships (PPP) can accelerate service delivery and resource mobilization

Monitoring and transparency: Strong governance to track impact, ensure timely payments, and prevent leakage

What’s next?

LEAP expansion: Plans to broaden beneficiary reach district-wide

Program integration: Coordinating among LEAP, Capitation, School Feeding, and NHIS to maximize synergy

Community engagement: Local feedback channels to refine eligibility, benefits, and delivery

Asutifi North is elevating its social protection framework to safeguard the vulnerable and empower families toward sustainable livelihoods. With LEAP expansion on the horizon and a robust mix of government and foundation programs, the district is poised for meaningful social transformation.