Gender Ministry Committed to Providing Training and Livelihood Opportunities in Communities

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has stated her commitment to providing skills training and livelihood opportunities for young women in communities to reduce their migration to urban areas.

She made this statement when the Regional Director of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for Central and Western Africa, Mr. Jude-Marie Bannatte, paid a working visit to the Ministry.

She commended CRS for its longstanding support of Ghana’s social development agenda and stated the importance of collaboration in tackling pressing social issues.

She noted that initiatives in education, mental health, and women’s empowerment resonate strongly with the Ministry’s work and provide avenues for joint action.

On his part, Mr. Bannatte assured the Minister of his readiness to collaborate with the Ministry to design targeted programmes that focus on capacity building, economic empowerment, and community resilience, particularly for women and youth.

He highlighted CRS’s track record of empowering women through initiatives in health, education, and livelihood support, and expressed optimism about expanding these efforts in Ghana through strategic partnerships.

The engagement focused on strengthening partnerships between CRS and the Ministry in areas that align with the Ministry’s mandate, particularly women’s empowerment, social protection, and skills development.

CRS works extensively in the areas of health, education, water, livelihood empowerment, and social services, intending to transform lives and ensure dignity for vulnerable groups, especially women and children.

Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD