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Youth and Women Empowerment Program
May 2024–Present
Kumasi, Ghana
Program Lead
Comprehensive entrepreneurship and business management program in partnership with U.S. Embassy Ghana.
Project Overview
This flagship program, developed in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, represents a comprehensive approach to economic empowerment for women and youth. Through intensive training in entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to launch and scale successful enterprises, contributing to Ghana's economic development.
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Challenges
- Cultural barriers limiting women's business participation
- Limited access to startup capital for participants
- Lack of business management experience among participants
- Balancing family responsibilities with business development
Solutions
- Engaged community leaders in promoting women's economic participation
- Established partnerships with microfinance institutions
- Developed practical, hands-on business training modules
- Created flexible training schedules accommodating family needs
Key Outcomes
Program recognized by U.S. Embassy as model initiative
Participants' average income increased by 150%
Established permanent business incubation center
Created template for replication across West Africa
Impact & Results
- Inspired 240+ new entrepreneurs through comprehensive training
- Focused on market research, financial literacy, and business planning
- Built robust support network for aspiring businesswomen
- Collaborated with multiple international partners
- Facilitated $85,000+ in microfinance access for participants
- Created 180+ new businesses across various sectors
- Established 6 women's business cooperatives
- Achieved 78% business survival rate after 12 months
Technologies & Approaches
EntrepreneurshipBusiness ManagementWomen's Empowerment
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