The Sabruka Shea Village project has taken a step forward in its advocacy and community engagement efforts with the launch of the first quarter edition of the Sabruka Shea Village Magazine. The digital publication is the newest arm of a growing social enterprise committed to environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and women’s empowerment in Northern Ghana.
According to Sabinus Chiravira, Managing Director of Sabruka Shea Village, the magazine is more than just a newsletter—it’s a platform for advocacy, reflection, and transformation.
“The magazine is another face of the project,” he explained. “It’s meant to highlight environmental degradation acts and promote practical, community-driven solutions, especially in protecting the shea tree.”
Sabruka Shea Village operates as a distinct social enterprise under Sabruka Ventures Limited. Its core mission is rooted in the FIIT values — Fairness, Innovation, Inclusion, and Teamwork.
According to Mr. Chiravira, the values shape every initiative, from shea butter production to women’s training programs and environmental conservation campaigns.
What the Magazine Offers
The first edition of the online magazine shines a spotlight on: the degradation of Ghana’s shea tree landscape, alongside sustainable reforestation efforts, empowerment stories of rural women in the shea butter industry, local solutions for local problems, in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 8, and 13 and community contributions, such as proposed strategies to address waste and promote clean environments.
Mr. Chiravira hinted that the magazine would evolve into a broader educational and advocacy platform: “In future editions, we hope to include real-life stories and reports complete with photos and proposed solutions.”
About Sabruka Shea Village
With over GHC 772,000 invested in infrastructure and equipment, Sabruka Shea Village produces raw and refined shea butter products, while training women and youth in value-added processing techniques.
Their work spans eco-tourism, resource training, climate action, and community development, aiming to create 125 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs, plant 1,250 shea trees over five years, and reduce rural-urban migration, teenage pregnancy, and bleaching.
The project also serves as a research and internship site for students and a platform for vocational and financial inclusion through initiatives like VSLA (Village Savings and Loans Associations).
Looking Ahead
While currently available online only, the future of the magazine looks promising, Mr. Chiravira said.
Sabruka Shea Village plans to deepen its digital presence and possibly move into print as demand and impact grow. Each issue aims to amplify local voices, educate on sustainability, and promote the Upper East Region’s rich cultural and ecological heritage.
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Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1 MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Bolgatanga
