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Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty

Also known as: LEAP

2026-04-272026-10-08

In coverage

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June 2026
17 JunJoy Online
… Drawing on Ghana’s experience, the Minister highlighted the significant role played by the Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) in enhancing the targeting of beneficiaries under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme. …
Ghana showcases social protection reforms at continental knowledge exchange in Ethiopia
May 2026
3 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… She spoke about the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, saying a recent reassessment showed that many beneficiary households had experienced improvements in their living conditions. …
2026 WISA Festival climaxes with call for greater investment in women empowerment
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… She added that the Ministry continues to advance social protection through programmes such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) and the Ghana School Feeding Programme. …
Gender Minister engages Queen Mothers to deepen push for gender parity, inclusive development
29 AprJoy Online
… Abrah stressed that the government, through programmes such as LEAP and the School Feeding Programme, supports vulnerable households to reduce the economic pressures that push children onto the streets. …
Let’s join ‘National Streetism Awareness’ to raise awareness about plight of street children – Salome Atiglah
27 AprThe Ghanaian Times
… She added that the Ministry continues to implement targeted social interventions through programmes such as LEAP, the Ghana School Feeding Programmes. …
Minister engages Queen Mothers to advance gender parity and social development
27 AprJoy Online
Government has officially commenced the enrolment of 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, marking a significant expansion of the country’s social protection framework. …
Gov’t begins enrolment of 400,000 new households onto LEAP Programme
27 AprJoy Online
… She stressed that sustainable development depends on the active involvement of key stakeholders, particularly traditional leaders, and noted that the Ministry is implementing targeted interventions such as LEAP and the Ghana School Feeding Programme. …
Gender Ministry engages Queen Mothers on community development drive

Society

Gender Ministry prepares monitors for nationwide LEAP grant assessment

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a preparatory meeting to train officers for a two-week nationwide monitoring exercise of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments. Officers were trained on a revised monitoring questionnaire, beneficiary reassessment, payment systems, data quality, payment instruments, grievance handling, and consistent communication with beneficiaries.

29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Gender Ministry prepares monitors for nationwide LEAP grant assessment
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a preparatory meeting to train officers for a two-week nationwide monitoring exercise of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments. Officers were trained on a revised monitoring questionnaire, beneficiary reassessment, payment systems, data quality, payment instruments, grievance handling, and consistent communication with beneficiaries.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Ministry prepares officers to monitor LEAP cash payments
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a preparatory meeting to equip officers for a two-week nationwide exercise to assess and monitor Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments. Training covered beneficiary reassessment, payment systems, data quality, grievance handling, and addressing payment-card and data-related challenges.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Gender minister inspects LEAP cash transfers in Adenta Municipality
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection visited Adenta to monitor Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grant disbursements to vulnerable households. The visit covered both existing and newly enrolled beneficiaries, with payments varying by household size and vulnerability status, ranging from GH¢760 to GH¢1,260.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Ministry reports expansion in social protection and school feeding
Ghana's Gender Ministry says it has expanded support for vulnerable groups, with school feeding benefiting 4.53 million children, LEAP coverage rising to 450,000 households, and 19,760 persons with disabilities receiving direct support from the Disability Common Fund.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

LEAP grants rise 70 percent, beneficiary ceiling expands to 450,000
Ghana's Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme has increased bi-monthly grants from an average of GH¢334 in 2024 to GH¢569, with the beneficiary household ceiling expanded from 350,000 to 450,000 and an indexation mechanism to protect against inflation, according to the Gender Minister.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana enforces gender equity and disability inclusion through new laws
Ghana's Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister says the country has shifted from advocacy to enforcement on gender equity and disability inclusion through the Social Protection Act 2025, the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act, and supporting regulations, with the Gender Equity Committee now operational and 47 institutions submitting compliance reports.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

LEAP programme expands to 450,000 households with increased grants
Ghana is expanding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme ceiling from 350,000 to 450,000 households while introducing new grant rates and an indexation mechanism to protect grant value against inflation. Grant amounts vary by household size and vulnerability, ranging from GH¢380 to GH¢630 per bi-monthly cycle, with the first two payment cycles of 2026 beginning on 14 September.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

LEAP cash transfers begin in phases targeting 450,000 households
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has commenced nationwide payments under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme following a reassessment of beneficiary households. Payments are being rolled out in phases, and the Ministry has urged eligible households to be patient as not all beneficiaries will receive grants simultaneously.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

MoGCSP holds community dialogue on social protection in Teshie
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a Community Dialogue Series on Social Protection in Teshie, Ledzokuku Municipality, allowing residents to discuss challenges and access information on government interventions. The Minister noted that social protection is a shared national responsibility requiring active community participation, and pointed to the Social Protection Act 2025 and Social Protection Regulation 2026 as steps toward strengthening coordination and delivery of services.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Kadjebi District gets Farmer Service Centre in Titiaka
Kadjebi District in the Oti Region is among the first 11 districts selected for a Farmer Service Centre, being constructed at Titiaka to provide farmers with access to tractors, harvesters, fertilisers, improved seeds, storage facilities and agricultural extension support.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

Ministry targets zero child marriage by 2030, seeks school support for teenage mothers
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection called for stronger support systems to help teenage mothers return to school after childbirth, noting that while a "Back to School" policy exists, many do not return due to inadequate support. The ministry aims to achieve zero per cent child marriage by 2030 in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 14 August

LEAP expansion adds 4,372 new beneficiaries in Jirapa Municipality
The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme expanded in Jirapa Municipality, adding 4,372 new vulnerable households to the scheme, increasing total beneficiaries from 2,553 to 6,932. The Municipal Chief Executive described the expansion as major support for households struggling to afford basic necessities.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Ghana to enrol 400,000 more households in LEAP cash transfer scheme
The government is expanding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme by enrolling 400,000 additional vulnerable households, following a reassessment that showed over 70 per cent of existing beneficiaries had improved incomes and could exit the scheme. The Ministry of Finance has allocated GH¢1.1 billion to sustain the programme, with transfers ranging from GH¢320 to GH¢530 every two months depending on household dependants.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 7 August

Gender Minister monitors LEAP enrolment in Northern Region districts
The Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister visited Savelugu Municipality and Kumbungu District in the Northern Region to monitor the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Beneficiary Enrolment Exercise, meeting with traditional authorities, local government officials, and visiting enrolment centres to assess progress.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Minister tours Northern Region to monitor LEAP enrolment
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection is conducting a three-day visit to the Northern and North East regions to monitor the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiary enrolment exercise and engage stakeholders. The monitoring is part of efforts to expand LEAP to enrol an additional 400,000 beneficiary households across the country.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

STMA lacks sufficient land for 24-hour economy market project
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly is struggling to find adequate land for the government's 24-Hour Economy Market project at the Kojokrom Market site. A special committee found that the project's architectural plan requires a minimum of four acres, but only 2.88 acres are available; the committee suggested adopting a phased approach beginning with the available land and later expanding onto an adjoining 1.2-acre plot.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
ECOWAS calls member states to strengthen gender institutions
ECOWAS has called on member states to strengthen their national gender institutions to accelerate progress towards gender equality and the implementation of regional and international commitments. The Resident Representative cited weak institutional capacity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among national gender mechanisms as major obstacles to advancing gender equality across the sub-region.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 July

Sissala East validates LEAP beneficiaries as numbers triple to 12,000
The Sissala East Municipal Assembly has begun a validation exercise for the LEAP social intervention programme, with beneficiary households expanding from around 2,000 to over 12,000 in the municipality. Currently 7,250 beneficiaries are undergoing validation ahead of the next cash disbursement.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Society must provide dignity and care for Ghana's elderly
An opinion piece calls for society to honour and support elderly citizens who sacrificed for families and communities, warning against abandonment and loneliness in old age and urging families and communities to ensure the aged receive necessary care, companionship, and dignity.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

Akatsi South suspends social welfare director over LEAP payment delays
The Akatsi South Municipal Assembly suspended its Acting Director of Social Welfare following allegations that GH¢34,100 in allowances to 341 focal persons involved in the LEAP programme had not been paid despite funds being released. The Municipal Chief Executive said the director claimed the money was on his E-Zwich card and would be withdrawn within two weeks, but months passed without payment.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

Ghana showcases social protection reforms at Ethiopia continental event
Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection led a delegation to a knowledge exchange event in Addis Ababa on Ethiopia's Productive Safety Net Programme Phase Five, where continental leaders discussed strengthening social protection systems to support vulnerable populations and advance women's economic empowerment.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

WISA Festival ends with push for women empowerment investment
The 2026 Women in Sustainability Africa International Festival, held at the University of Ghana on May 1, concluded with calls for greater investment in women empowerment and sustainable development. The event brought together government officials, development partners, civil society groups, and women-focused organizations to discuss women's roles in sustainability and economic transformation across Africa.
3 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 April

Gender minister meets Queen Mothers Association on gender parity
Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection held a high-level engagement with leadership of the Queen Mothers Association from all 16 regions to strengthen collaboration on gender equality and community development. The delegation highlighted its role in promoting inclusivity and community participation, reaffirmed support for government initiatives, and called for deeper inclusion of queen mothers in governance structures.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders urged to join street children awareness initiative
The Executive Director of Cherish a Child Foundation called on stakeholders to join the National Streetism Awareness Project to raise awareness about street children's plight and promote collective action for child protection. The appeal was made at the International Day for Street Children, with emphasis that street children deserve compassion and that coordinated action is needed to support their well-being.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

Gender minister meets Queen Mothers Association on development
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection met with leadership of the Queen Mothers Association from all sixteen regions to discuss advancing gender parity and community development. The Association highlighted its role in the passage of the Affirmative Action Act and called for stronger collaboration in governance structures.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Government enrolls 400,000 new households in LEAP Programme
Ghana has begun enrolling 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, expanding the social protection scheme which has grown from 1,654 households in 2008 to approximately 350,000 prior to the latest reassessment. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, follows a nationwide reassessment and provides financial assistance to extremely poor households including the elderly, persons with disabilities, orphans, and vulnerable children.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Ministry collaborates with Queen Mothers on development
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection held talks with the Queen Mothers Association, representing all sixteen regions, to advance gender equality and community-led development. The Queen Mothers outlined their mandate to promote inclusivity and grassroots development, and called for deeper engagement and stronger representation in governance structures.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →