Soymilk production expansion

This idea won a prize in the 2009 Africa Rural Connect Competition and therefore cannot compete in any subsequent ARC competitions.

We do small-scale production of soya milk and soya ice cream. We buy locally-farmed soya beans at the market in Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region in Ghana. We distribute soy products to local schools and the Tamale Nutrition Center, which specializes in treating malnourished children. Soya is high in protein and amino acids, which are both lacking in the local diet. Children are especially vulnerable  to protein dificiency in their diet.

The use of appropriate technology (e.g. - pasteurizer) would increase the quantity and quality of the soya products, increasing the shelf-life and distribution capabilities. It would also financially benefit the local community and fit into UNICEF's overall goal of survival, development and protection of women and children in Ghana, especially the Northern Region.