KIC, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has embarked on a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women in farming communities across the Northern Regions of Ghana through comprehensive skills training in entrepreneurship.
The program, which has already begun in selected communities, focuses on equipping women and youth-focused groups with essential entrepreneurial skills.
These skills are designed to enhance participants’ capacity to generate income and support their families through sustainable business ventures within the agricultural value chain.
The training sessions cater to a diverse range of groups, including farmer associations, youth, and adolescent groups. They provide practical, hands-on learning experiences that directly empower participants to become successful entrepreneurs.
In the northern sector, the initial phase of training concentrated on the processing of groundnuts into coated groundnut roast chips.
This specific skill was chosen due to its high market demand and potential for profitability. Participants learned coating methods and packaging techniques essential for producing market-ready products.
Among the program’s standout success stories is Dorcas Mdegu, a 32-year-old woman living with a disability and relying on mobility support.
Despite her challenges, Dorcas demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination throughout the training. She successfully acquired new skills in groundnut roast chip production, enabling her to establish her own business.
Dorcas’s entrepreneurial journey not only supports her family economically but also creates employment opportunities for other women in her community.
Her enterprise has become a source of inspiration and empowerment, showcasing the tangible impact of the skills training initiative.
KIC remains committed to expanding these training sessions to other parts of Ghana, aiming to reach more women and youth-focused groups. By fostering economic independence and community development through entrepreneurship, KIC and the Mastercard Foundation are aligned in their goal to drive inclusive growth and development.