Pilot Cycle — 5 Spots Open
Sponsor a Pig,
Change a Life
Piggy Promise is a community-driven agricultural project in Accra, Ghana. You sponsor a pig through its full 24-week growth cycle — then choose your return: cash, pork, donation, or reinvestment.
Every cedi accounted for. Every pig tracked with photos and weight logs. Real impact — from piglet to plate.
From weaned piglet to market-ready
Small for quality & transparency
≈ ₵3,500 at current market
Cash, pork, donate, reinvest
See It In Action
Watch the Farm
See daily life at our farm in Accra — from morning feeding to piglet care. Everything is done with transparency and community at the center.
Our piglets at the Piggy Promise farm
Daily feeding routine — how we nourish each pig
Full tour of our Accra farm facilities
Life at the Farm
A Glimpse Into Our Work
Our farm is located in the Greater Accra Region. Here's what daily life looks like — from feeding routines to veterinary checkups to pen maintenance.
The Process
How Piggy Promise Works
We've designed the simplest, most transparent model possible. Four steps, twenty-four weeks, real results.
Apply & Sponsor
Choose your tier and submit. $290 per pig covers everything — piglet purchase, 6 months of feed, vet care, daily operations, and a risk reserve. No hidden fees ever.
We Raise Your Pig
Our Accra-based team manages daily feeding with nutrient-balanced rations, clean housing, regular vet visits, and weight tracking. Humane, community-based conditions from day one.
Track Progress
Receive regular photo updates, weight milestones, and health reports throughout the 24-week cycle. You'll know exactly how your pig is growing and where every cedi went.
Choose Your Return
At week 24, your pig reaches market weight (~60–80 kg). Pick your exit: cash profit share (est. $330–$350), premium pork package, orphanage donation, or reinvest into the next cycle.
The 24-Week Journey
From Piglet to Plate
What happens during each phase — and what you'll see in your progress updates.
The Opportunity
Pig Farming in Ghana
Pork demand in Ghana's Accra–Kumasi corridor has surged. Ghana produces ~28,800 tonnes of pig meat annually, ranking in Africa's top 10 — yet local supply still can't meet urban demand. The Pig Farmers Association has branches across all 16 regions.
Industry experts describe piggery as "a goldmine" — a single sow can produce 10–12 piglets per litter, up to twice a year. Large White and Landrace crossbreeds are the standard for commercial production, well-suited to Ghana's climate.
Market prices range ₵2,000–₵3,500 per finished pig depending on weight. Pork is increasingly popular in Ghanaian restaurants, food joints, and households — demand is modernizing faster than supply.
Your Return
Choose Your Exit Promise
At the end of 24 weeks, you decide. Every option creates value — for you, for the community, or both.
Cash Return
$330–$350 profit share via mobile money (MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash) or bank transfer within 2 weeks of sale.
Pork Package
~30–40 kg ethically raised, butchered and packed premium pork delivered. Great for families and events.
Full Donation
100% of returns go to the children's home — providing protein, income, and opportunity for kids aging out of care.
Reinvest
Roll sponsorship + profit into the next cycle. Compound your impact and returns across multiple growing seasons.
Why This Matters
More Than a Farm
In Ghana, livestock farming is a reliable path to stability — but upfront capital keeps it out of reach. Piggy Promise bridges that gap. Your sponsorship funds local jobs, provides protein to children, and proves ethical agriculture can be transparent and profitable.
Women's cooperatives and youth groups have been especially successful with community-based pig farming. We're building on that tradition — starting with the children's home where Theophilus grew up.
Every cycle strengthens the model. Every sponsor expands what's possible.
Our Commitments
Built on Trust
Every cost published. You see where each cedi went — no black boxes.
Regular progress reports with photos, weight logs, and health data.
₵100 per pig covers vet emergencies and unforeseen costs.
Employment for young adults from the children's home.
$290 is everything. No management or admin charges.
Questions
Frequently Asked
You fund the full cost of raising one pig — piglet, feed, vet, operations. At the end you choose your return. It's not a donation; it's a transparent agricultural partnership with real returns.
Every sponsorship includes a ₵100 risk reserve for vet emergencies. If a pig is lost despite best efforts, we communicate openly and offer a partial refund or reallocation to the next cycle. We also have biosecurity protocols to minimize disease risk.
Via mobile money (MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash), Ghana bank transfer, or international wire — within 2 weeks of sale. You choose your method during exit selection.
Absolutely! Sponsors are welcome by appointment. We encourage it — seeing the operation firsthand is the best form of transparency. We also offer video calls for those who can't travel to Accra.
We're intentionally starting small — 5 pigs lets us give each sponsor personal attention, prove the model works, document everything transparently, and build the foundation for scaling future cycles.
Large White and Landrace crossbreeds — the standard for commercial pork in West Africa. Fast growth, excellent meat-to-fat ratio, well-adapted to Ghana's tropical climate.
A nutrient-balanced ration formulated from locally sourced ingredients: maize, soya bean cake, palm kernel cake (PKC), rice bran, wheat bran, and limestone concentrate. This mix provides optimal protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins for fast, healthy growth while keeping costs manageable.
This is a sponsorship with a return, not a charitable donation, so it's generally not tax-deductible. However, if you choose the "Full Donation" exit, we can provide documentation of the donation to the children's home for your records.
Ready to sponsor your first pig?
Five sponsors. Twenty-four weeks. Complete transparency. No payment until we've talked.
From Roots to Resilience
A Promise Born in Purpose
I grew up in a Children's Home in Ghana and all of the children there became my family. My family supported me as I was able to pursue my college education in the United States.
I earned my first degree, and saved money to establish a pig farm at the children's home. My motivation was very personal — I wanted to create jobs for my brothers and sisters after they graduated high school, as well as provide the orphanage with a source of protein and income, which was scarce at the time.
I knew first hand the struggles. Creating a stable income and keeping food on the table was hard for me when I completed high school, and I wanted things to be different for them.
Years later, after my second degree in the U.S., I decided to revive the pig farm. Now back home in Ghana, this journey hasn't been easy. I've encountered major setbacks, including the death of a pig — a mature female pig that is crucial in reviving the farm. When she died, I felt the pains of failure and did not know the way forward.
During this difficult time, I began to see a silver lining. Conversations with people around me helped me see things differently and renewed my sense of direction. One of my former professors offered to sponsor a new sow — a female pig. Later I received the same support from one of my mentors.
Video from our farm — the pigs that started it all
They enabled me to purchase another pig and keep the farm running, preventing it from shutting down completely. That moment of support became a turning point, showing me that even in setbacks, there is an opportunity to rebuild and grow.
It was in this time of struggle and guidance that a new concept would emerge — an idea that would be the product of hardship, but also a blessing in disguise.
And that concept would be the idea behind the Piggy Promise (P2). P2 is a model that allows sponsors to sponsor pigs through the entire growth cycle, select the outcome, and be able to directly engage with an impactful, transparent, and community-driven agricultural project. From my initial personal mission to assist my community, it has grown into an opportunity for others to not only invest in the impact but also the sustainability — from piglet to plate.
Pilot Application
Join the Pilot Cycle
Be one of our first 5 sponsors building a new era of ethical protein in Ghana. We review applications within 48 hours and schedule a personal call to walk you through everything.
No payment is collected at this stage — this application simply secures your spot and starts the conversation.
Sponsorship Tiers
What's Included
Full Transparency
The Economics
Every cedi accounted for. Here's where your ₵2,900 goes — and what you can expect back. We believe transparency is the foundation of trust.
Market Context
Ghana's pork market has grown significantly. Finished pigs currently sell for ₵2,000–₵3,500 depending on weight and market conditions. At our target weight of 60–80 kg, we estimate a sale price of ₵3,300–₵3,500 per pig.
Pork is considered a delicacy across Ghana — demand in the Accra–Kumasi corridor alone exceeds what local farmers can supply. The Pig Farmers Association reports increasing interest from young entrepreneurs entering the sector, and feed formulation has improved with locally sourced ingredients like palm kernel cake and fermented cassava reducing dependence on expensive imports.
Your estimated return: Each pig is expected to sell for ≈ ₵3,300–₵3,500 ($330–$350). That's your $290 sponsorship back, plus $40–$60 profit per pig. Returns vary with market conditions — we'll keep you updated on pricing throughout the cycle.
Application Received!
Thank you for applying to the Piggy Promise pilot cycle.
We'll review your details and reach out within 48 hours to schedule a call, answer your questions, and walk through next steps. No payment is due until we've spoken and you're fully comfortable.