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Youth & Women Empowerment in Akim Osorase
| Country | Ghana |
|---|---|
Long term type  | AWG |
| Project theme | North-South solidarity |
| Project language(s) | English |
| Local language(s) | English,Other |
| Duration | The volunteer should stay for at least 1 month up to 12 months. |
| Application info | Should be done at least one month in advance through VOLU partner organization in respective countries. |
| Project description | The aim of this project is to train the youth of Osorase and its environs to obtain skills and practical education in the areas of carpentry, tiles laying, masonry, vocational, animal husbandry, bee keeping, garden/agric etc. The idea is to empower the youth to tap into the potential in Osorase and create work and even employ other youth. Another group is the women (especially widows), who are trained in beads making, dress making, bag design and making. Many of the widows stand in a disadvantage situation because in Ghana men are mostly bread winners for the families. |
| Full description | N/A |