Twenty artisans at Obuasi in the Ashanti region have been supported with equipment to set up their businesses.
The move by Fifty 50 Club, an NGO, is aimed at contributing to reducing the rate of unemployment in the Obuasi Municipality.
The Fifty 50 Club presented 15 dryers and washing basins to 15 hairdressers and five sewing machines and pressing irons to 5 seamstresses.
The donation, worth GH50,000, is to equip the artisans to set up their own businesses and provide them with a steady stream of income.
Jacob Edmund-Acquah is the Founder and President of the Fifty 50 Club.
He noted that, “entrepreneurship significantly improves the standard of living of people, hence the decision of the Club to place more emphasis on equipping artisans who have already graduated with tools needed to start up their own businesses”.
The Fifty 50 Club, an Obuasi based NGO, is made up of employees of AngloGold Ashanti, workers of other corporate organizations, individuals in Ghana and abroad.
Mr. Edmond-Acquah explained how beneficiaries were selected for the support.
According to him, the team “liaised with the local assemblies to look out for those who are needy. As a club we are committed to improve the standard of living of the youth of Obuasi so that they can become financially independent," he said.
He advised beneficiaries “to take good care of the machines and work hard in order to become successful entrepreneurs and positively impact their families and the community.
Some beneficiaries spoke to Luv FM.
“I’m a trained hairdresser but because I don’t have any equipment, I’m currently unemployed. But this is really going to help me to start my own business. I really want to thank the Fifty 50 club for this intervention. I want to assure the club that we will use the tools for their intended purpose,” Margaret Boah said.
Meanwhile, the Club has reached out to three persons in critical need.
First is 3-year-old, Theresa Amoako, who was diagnosed with a complex heart condition known as the Tetralogy of Fallot.
She received GH15,000 from the Club to undergo surgery.
Vanessa Amponsah, also 3 years old, diagnosed with two heart conditions, called Ventricular and Atrial Septal defects, was also given GHS10,000 to support the cost of her surgery.
Finally, David Ababio Awuni, a Computer Science Student, was also provided full scholarship by the Club to continue his studies at KNUST.
Latest Stories
-
Akufo-Addo calls for peaceful elections, says politics shouldn’t divide us
4 mins -
Yinson, West African Rescue Association and Ahanta West Municipality tackle malaria
13 mins -
NHIA releases over GHS170m to settle healthcare providers
32 mins -
GFA will continue to support clubs in Africa – Kurt Okraku promises
34 mins -
Oheneyere Mrs. Helen Opong-Kesse
45 mins -
University of Ghana Stadium to host WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations
52 mins -
Support us to demand better conditions of service – TEWU OF TUC tells members
1 hour -
CAFCC: Dreams FC holds dinner to honour players for reaching the semi-finals
1 hour -
200 students selected for KNUST e-learning ambassador training
1 hour -
KNUST gets its first virtual reality studios to boost teaching and learning
1 hour -
Don’t short-change labour under the guise of global economic recession – ICU-Ghana to government
1 hour -
We must guard against employers who want to short change us – ICU tells members
2 hours -
Dreams FC proved Ghanaian clubs can win CAF inter-club trophies – Ameenu Shardow
2 hours -
Naana Jane’s renomination shows NDC’s commitment to gender inclusivity – Kwabena Duffuor
2 hours -
Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp up for Crystal Palace Goal of the Season award
2 hours