On Saturday, 5th April 2025, something powerful began in Agyema, a rural community in Doma Local Government Area. For many women there, economic opportunity has felt out of reach—limited by lack of skills, resources, and access to support. But that’s beginning to change.
As part of NACWYCA’s mission to uplift rural women through entrepreneurship and financial empowerment, our project team kicked off the “Building Women Capacity in Entrepreneurship for Household Economic Strengthening” initiative with a community entry and advocacy visit. It’s a bit of a mouthful, but here’s what it really means: we’re helping 20 women in Agyema build the skills and support they need to take control of their economic futures.
What’s This All About?
This new project is designed to do three things:
- Equip women with practical entrepreneurial skills, like how to make black and soda soaps.
- Provide basic financial education to help them understand and manage money confidently.
- Set up a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA)—a vital structure that encourages saving and gives women access to funds to grow their small businesses.
For many of the women in Agyema, this will be their first chance to engage in meaningful income-generating activities. The visit to the community wasn’t just symbolic—it was strategic.
Why the Advocacy Visit Matters
We were welcomed warmly by the District and Village Heads of Agyema, both of whom expressed strong support for the project. And that support matters. Why? Because real, lasting impact in rural communities only happens when traditional leaders and locals are part of the process from the start.
During the visit, we asked for two things:
- Their endorsement of the initiative.
- Their involvement in selecting 20 women from the community—particularly those who are unemployed or without any source of income.
We stressed the importance of fairness, transparency, and choosing women who are interested, vulnerable, and ready to commit. The leaders didn’t just agree—they championed the cause, calling the project “timely” and “necessary.”
What Comes Next?
This visit was just the beginning. It laid the groundwork for trust, collaboration, and ownership. And now that the project has officially started (as of Monday, 14th April), we’re diving straight into training, mentoring, and supporting these 20 women every step of the way.
We believe real change doesn’t come from handouts. It comes from equipping women with tools, knowledge, and confidence. That’s exactly what this project is all about.
We’re excited about what lies ahead. And as the women of Agyema begin to take bold steps toward financial independence, we’ll be right there with them—every step of the way.
Stay tuned for more updates. The journey is just beginning.