Smart Indigenous Weather App
Climate-smart weather forecasting that combines traditional ecological knowledge with AI to help Ghanaian farmers thrive
Trusted by 500+ farmers
•Validated by GMet
•Powered by indigenous knowledge
Unpredictable weather patterns devastate smallholder farmers, threatening food security for over 4,000 people.
SIWA changes this reality by uniting two powerful knowledge systems: the time-tested wisdom of indigenous ecological indicators and the precision of modern AI technology.
The result? Farmers gain reliable, localized forecasts that turn uncertainty into opportunity—enabling smarter decisions that protect livelihoods and increase yields.
Real stories from the field showing how SIWA is transforming lives
Working directly with cocoa farmers to integrate traditional knowledge with modern forecasting
Installing community rain gauges to create localized weather data infrastructure
Hands-on training sessions teaching farmers to use SIWA for better decision-making
Empowering women farmers with tools and knowledge for climate-resilient agriculture
Collaborative sessions ensuring SIWA meets the real needs of farming communities
Farmers use the mobile app to log indigenous indicators they notice—cloud patterns, frog calls, tree flowering, wind changes. The icon-based interface makes recording intuitive and quick.
App screenshot showing icon-based observation input
Based on their observations and traditional knowledge, farmers submit weather predictions through simple icons. No typing, no complexity.
App screenshot showing weather prediction interface
Using calibrated rain gauges at their homes, farmers record actual rainfall twice daily, building a local weather database.
App screenshot showing rainfall measurement input
SIWA's AI combines farmer observations with scientific forecasts to deliver increasingly accurate predictions for smarter farming decisions.
App screenshot showing forecast dashboard
AINAS LBG (African Initiative for Nature-Based Solutions) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering African communities to implement innovative nature-based solutions that combat climate change, restore ecosystems, build resilient cities and promote sustainable development.
Nature-based solutions are sustainable approaches that use the power of nature to address environmental, social and economic challenges. Examples include reforestation, green infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry and water management strategies.
Our goal is to transform African communities through restoring ecosystems, building resilience to climate change and creating sustainable livelihoods. We focus on capacity building, co-creating enterprises, improving agricultural productivity, advocacy, and expanding access to clean water and energy.
AINAS's primary beneficiaries are rural and urban communities across Africa, especially women, youth, smallholder farmers and vulnerable populations affected by climate change and environmental degradation.
AINAS collaborates with communities to co-develop solutions that reflect their unique needs. We provide training, create alternative livelihoods and integrate traditional knowledge with modern innovations to ensure sustainable outcomes.
You can support AINAS by donating, volunteering or partnering with us to implement nature-based solutions. Visit our website or contact us directly for more information.
AINAS receives funding from a diverse range of sources including grants, private donations, corporate sponsorships and government support. We are committed to transparency and financial accountability.
