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Young people, women and families in West Mamprusi, in their own words.
Poverty stopped Hamida from becoming an auto-electrician. Now she is training to be the first in her community.
Read Hamida's story“The YES Project fulfilled my dream and I am working very hard to achieve it.”
Hamida Issahaku, Apprentice auto-electrician, Sayoo
After losing his father, Adam took on menial jobs to keep his siblings in school. Now his smock business supports the family.
Read Adam's story“When Rights Action Ghana stepped in to support me, it felt like a lifeline. This support has truly transformed my life and my family's future.”
Adam Patrick, Weaver and smock maker
A new sewing machine and a savings group gave Rukaya her own income, nine apprentices and peace at home.
Read Rukaya's story“I no longer depend entirely on my husband for my basic needs. This has brought peace and understanding into our home.”
Rukaya Zankariya, Tailor, Sayoo
What young people told us after receiving training and start-up kits.
“The support has helped me to get customers and has also made my work easy. Customers do not complain of neck pains anymore. I serve more people now than before.”
“I have benefitted a lot from the sewing machine support. Since the machine was given to me, my customers have increased.”
“I was fortunate to receive a weaving machine set from RAG. The machine has helped me to weave a lot of cloths, some of which have been sewn into smocks.”
“I was very worried when I had nothing doing, but now that I have been supported to learn as a make-up artist, I am glad I will have a trade of my own to earn a living.”
“I have learnt the importance of working together as a group and allowing everyone to use their talent for the benefit of the group.”
“I am happy to have been part of this training. I have learnt to be tolerant to people and to contribute to the growth of our group by using my talent and knowledge.”
