Minerals Commission Trains Women in Host Mining Communities at Fomena, Ashanti Region

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The second phase of Financial Independence, Skills Development and Women empowerment, an initiative of Minerals Commission, under the auspices of the Gender and International Affairs Unit, took place at Fomena in the Adansi-North District of Ashanti Region. This transformational workshop was held on 23rd and 24th of October 2024.

The Economic Skills Empowerment Programme aimed at women in host mining communities brought together over two hundred participants from 19 communities in the Adansi-North District. In his opening remarks, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Eric Kwaku Kisi commended the Board, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and management of Commission for the transformational initiative in his district and request for more of such alternative development skills to help curb the “galamsey” menace in the area.

The two-day event featured interactive workshops on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and vocational training, providing participants with practical tools and knowledge in beads making. The training provided participants with range of skills and renewed sense of purpose to explore for new and alternative business avenues for improve income and wellbeing. Minerals Commission, organizer of the event, equipped each participant with range of startup tools and urged them to put it into good use for enhanced practical skills and financial independence.