The sixth batch of graduates from Bawumia’s Kayayei Skills Strengthening Programme.

Dr. The Bawumia Kayayei Skills Empowerment Program is making a real difference to the lives of young women in Ghana’s informal workforce. Launched by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, this initiative aims to equip female porters or “kayayeis” with the skills and resources needed to create sustainable livelihoods¹.

The program offers specialized training in six areas:
– __Soap and Detergent Making__
– __Cooking__
– __Bead and Jewelry Making__
– __Decor__
– __Pedicure and Manicure__
– __Makeup Art__

This training not only provides these women with a means to earn a living, but also empowers them to achieve their professional goals and become self-sufficient. Each graduate receives a bespoke start-up package for their chosen skill area, as well as a scholarship to support their entrepreneurial start-up.

The graduation of the sixth cohort marks a significant milestone for the program and it is inspiring to hear the transformation stories of the beneficiaries. Many expressed their desire to move beyond the traditional kayayei role and establish independent businesses.

Dr. The Bawumia Kayayei Skills Empowerment Program provides these women with the tools and resources they need to succeed, helping to elevate them from economic vulnerability to self-sufficiency¹.