Rural Initiatives for Self-Empowerment (RISE-Ghana), in partnership with the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and with funding support from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), has launched a business skills training program for 60 youth in Bolgatanga.
The training, part of the “Bridging the Gap” project, aims to equip young people aged 18–35, women, and minority groups with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in small ruminant husbandry. Topics include animal selection, feeding, housing, health management, and profitable livestock practices.
Hajia Jaw-Haratu Amadu, Gender Advocate and Head of Programs at RISE-Ghana, said the project seeks to improve livelihoods, strengthen economic resilience, and reduce vulnerabilities that can be exploited by violent extremism.
“It’s all about building their capacity to rear animals, feed themselves and their families, and make their communities more resilient against violent extremism,” she said.
The 10-day training also covers accounting for non-accountants, bookkeeping, marketing, and small ruminant production. Participants engage in field demonstrations to gain practical experience in livestock rearing.
“The project focuses on three strategic objectives: socio-economic inclusion, social cohesion, and conflict resolution. Overall, it aims to create resilience against violent extremism in vulnerable communities,” Hajia Jaw-Haratu added.
The initiative is being implemented in six districts across the Upper East Region: Bongo, Builsa North, Bolgatanga East, Nabdam, Kassena Nankana, and Bawku Municipalities, with two communities selected per district. After completing the 10-day training, all 60 participants will receive seed capital to start their ruminant husbandry businesses.
Source: A1Radioonline.com | 101.1 MHz | David Azure | Bolgatanga
