By Edward Williams
Ho, May 7, GNA-The Nneka Youth Foundation, a non-profit youth empowerment organisation, has engaged in strategic collaborations and programme implementations, focused on development and capacity building to leverage women empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The collaborations and programmes ranged from women empowerment, skills development, educational support and opportunities in the agricultural activities.
Mrs Cecilia Fiaka, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nneka Youth Foundation disclosed to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the Foundation was privileged to be part of the Accelerating Change Through Innovation Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTIVATE) project.
She said the Project, which sought to drive positive change and economic growth in the agricultural sector was being led by the Social Enterprise Ghana to empower women and youth through skills development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in agriculture.
Mrs Fiaka said the Foundation also benefitted from the launch of “Women in Colour” initiative by Coral Paints to give women in the industry a one-month training with the first cohorts enrolled from the Ningo Prampram and Shai Osu-Doku Districts.
She said the Foundation introduced the Nneka Digital Skills Training in Graphic Design and Entrepreneurship, which had received support from the Afadzato South District Education Directorate.
Mrs Fiaka said they also hosted the BMF Foundation, an organisation that supports the Nneka Education Logistics Support Scheme to interact with 17 tertiary beneficiaries, allowing them to connect with their sponsors and share inspiring success stories.
She said the Foundation also met Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister to strengthen relationships with the Regional Coordinating Council adding that “our discussions highlighted the initiatives and the transformative work accomplished over the years while exploring collaborative avenues to support youth and women in the region”.
Mrs Fiaka said a stakeholder engagement with the Volta Regional Education Directorate was also held to deepen opportunities for collaborative efforts thereby reaffirming commitment to empowering youth and fostering a holistic approach to education and leadership.
“These initiatives underscore the Foundation’s commitment to empowering individuals and driving community development. We are grateful to all our partners who join us to ‘Transform Africa One Child at a time’, she added.
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