A total of 620 women have successfully graduated from the Kayayei Skills Empowerment Programme, an initiative launched by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to uplift women in the informal sector.
The graduation ceremony for this fifth cohort took place on Tuesday, October 15, at the Madina Kayayei Hostel, celebrating another milestone in the programme’s efforts to equip women with vital vocational skills.
Since its inception, the Kayayei Empowerment Programme has equipped a total of 3,000 women with vocational skills designed to foster economic independence. The programme, run by the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), has been training women in six specialised areas: soap and detergent making, baking, beads and jewellery making, décor, pedicure and manicure, and make-up artistry.
The 620 graduates received not only comprehensive training but also starter packs and a GHC 1,000 stipend to help launch their businesses. This practical support is meant to ensure they can immediately apply their newly acquired skills to generate income and improve their livelihoods.
Many graduates from previous cohorts have successfully set up their own businesses, contributing to their communities and the broader economy. NEIP’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department has been actively tracking the progress of these women, with plans to produce a documentary highlighting their success stories.
As the programme continues into November, more women are expected to enroll, with the ultimate goal of empowering thousands more to achieve economic self-sufficiency and transform their lives.