RISE-Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and with funding from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), has begun a nine-day soap and detergent production training programme for 30 selected beneficiaries in the Upper East Region.
The training is part of the “Bridging the Gap: Promoting Socio-Economic Inclusion, Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding for Vulnerable Communities” project, which targets vulnerable groups to build economic resilience and reduce the risk of violent extremism.
The programme will equip youth aged 18 to 35, women and minority groups with practical, hands-on skills. Participants will learn the production of liquid soap, bar soap, detergents and other cleaning products. They will also receive training in quality control, packaging, marketing and small business management.
Organisers say the initiative seeks to improve livelihoods, strengthen economic resilience and reduce vulnerabilities that can be exploited by violent extremist groups.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, Hajia Jaw-Haratu Amadu, Head of Programmes at RISE-Ghana, urged participants to commit fully to the training.
“Take the whole session seriously,” she advised, stressing that the skills acquired could become sustainable sources of income for participants and their communities.
Some participants who spoke to the media expressed excitement about the opportunity and said they hope to achieve the intended objectives of the project.
They noted that the training would not only provide them with employable skills but also help them establish small businesses to support their families.
The “Bridging the Gap” project continues to roll out activities across the Upper East Region aimed at promoting social cohesion and economic inclusion for vulnerable communities.
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