LEAP Beneficiaries Receive Cash Grants as Gender Minister Supervises Disbursement

Accra, Ghana - 04 April, 2025 - Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has embarked on a nationwide monitoring exercise to oversee the disbursement of cash grants under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme.

The exercise, which began with a visit to selected payment centers in the Greater Accra Region, aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in the distribution of funds to eligible households.

The LEAP Programme, a flagship initiative under the Ministry, provides bi-monthly cash grants to extremely poor households, supporting vulnerable individuals such as orphans, persons with severe disabilities, and pregnant women. 

The ongoing 94th and 95th payment cycles will benefit thousands of households across the country, with payment amounts ranging from GHS 512.00 to GHS 848.00, depending on household size.

- One eligible member household: GHS 512.00

 Two eligible member households: GHS 608.00

- Three eligible member households: GHS 704.00

- Four or more eligible member households: GHS 848.00

During her visit, the Minister engaged with beneficiaries and payment agents to evaluate the efficiency of the process and address any challenges encountered. She emphasized the importance of prioritizing critical needs such as household nutrition, children's education, and income-generating activities.

Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey is Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection

The Minister also announced a comprehensive reassessment of beneficiary households to verify continued eligibility and create space for new vulnerable households.

The Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) is supporting this initiative through ongoing data collection, which will enhance the accuracy of targeting new beneficiaries.

The Minister called on the media to promote transparency and accountability in the disbursement process and to amplify awareness of the programme's impact.

Source: Lead News Online