In an effort to enhance the resilience of communities and improve support networks for children’s learning, the Kadjebi Reading Improvement and Skills Enhancement (RISE) Technical Programme of World Vision has donated sewing machines to kickstart a youth apprenticeship initiative.
The initiative targets Most Vulnerable Children (MVC) adolescents or youths, some of whom dropped out of school due to teenage pregnancy, disability, or extreme poverty.
A total of 50 youths (37 females and 11 males) have received sewing machines and other starter kits and have been placed into various vocations in 7 communities.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Kadjebi Area Manager, Georgina Harriet Nyameke, emphasized the importance of equipping young people with practical skills that can lead to sustainable livelihoods.
According to her, the organization believes that by providing these sewing machines, they are not just giving tools but offering opportunities for the youth to learn, grow, and ultimately create their own futures.
She highlighted that the initiative aligns with World Vision’s commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families through education and skill development.
Mrs. Nyameke urged the beneficiaries to take full advantage of the initiative, noting that the skills acquired through this program could lead to self-employment and improved livelihoods.
The District Chief Executive (DCE), Wilson Agbanyo, on behalf of the assembly and district education, expressed gratitude for the support from World Vision, noting that the donation comes at a crucial time when many young people are seeking avenues to gain skills and employment.
He said the initiative will not only help reduce unemployment but will also encourage the youth to explore their creativity and entrepreneurial potential.
The DCE also stated that the collaboration between World Vision and local authorities serves as a model for community-driven development, showcasing the impact of targeted interventions in transforming lives.
Wilson Agbanyo advised beneficiaries not to sell the items received but rather make use of them to secure a better future.
Kennedy Amponsah-Cheremeh, the Project Officer for Reading Improvement and Skills Enhancement at the Kadjebi Area Programme of World Vision, indicated that, aside the sewing machines, World Vision has paid head drinks (ɛtiri Nsa) to 48 Master Trainers in 7 communities and purchased all relevant tools for 50 youths who are in the apprenticeship programme.
He entreated guardians, caregivers, and parents to ensure that their wards have food and shelter to be able to learn their various vocations.
In an interview with Adom News’ Obrempongba Owusu, the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to World Vision for the initiative.
They acknowledged that putting the items to good use is their only chance to secure a brighter future.
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