By Marlene Keller | Deputy Programmes Manager
1. Project Overview
The AFAWI Livelihood Project is a women-focused economic empowerment initiative designed to support low-income female entrepreneurs. It offers access to low-interest loans, which are typically unattainable through traditional financial institutions in Ghana, along with basic business training to ensure effective loan utilization and sustainable income generation. The project directly contributes to enhancing women’s economic participation, gender equality, and community-level development.
2. Activities – First Quarter 2025 2.1 Needs Assessment and Identification of Beneficiaries
In the first quarter of 2025, AFAWI conducted a comprehensive needs assessment in Afienya, a peri-urban community in the Greater Accra Region. This activity aimed to identify the next group of women to benefit from business training and micro-credit support under the Livelihood Project.
As a result of the assessment, 42 women have been successfully identified for the upcoming project phase. These women are active in the informal sector and demonstrate both the potential and willingness to grow their businesses with the right support.
This targeted identification process ensures that the Livelihood Project continues to respond to real community needs and adapt to shifting economic conditions.
2.2 Financial Skills Training with JUMO – 26th March 2025
A key highlight of Quarter 1 was the successful mobilization of 40 female entrepreneurs for a one-day financial empowerment training, delivered in partnership with JUMO on March 26, 2025.
The training focused on equipping participants with practical financial skills and knowledge in the following areas:
This collaboration with JUMO reflects AFAWI’s commitment to providing not only financial assistance but also ongoing capacity building that strengthens women’s long-term economic resilience.
3. Outlook and Next Steps
With the identification of 42 new beneficiaries and 40 entrepreneurs already benefiting from JUMO’s financial training, AFAWI is now preparing for the next phase of business training and loan disbursement, planned for Quarter 2 of 2025.
The women identified in Afienya will be enrolled in basic business management sessions, covering budgeting, marketing, record-keeping, and growth strategies. Loan disbursements will follow, based on individualized business plans and readiness assessments.
4. Conclusion
The first quarter of 2025 has laid a strong foundation for the continued growth and impact of the Livelihood Project. Through targeted needs assessment and strategic capacity-building partnerships like the one with JUMO, AFAWI continues to drive positive change in the lives of women entrepreneurs in Ghana.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our partners, especially CBI and JUMO, for their continued support in advancing women’s economic empowerment and fostering community development.
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By Marlene Keller | Deputy Programmes Manager
By Marlene Keller | Deputy Programmes Manager
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