By: Apiah-Kubi | ignewss – Nkoranza, Ghana
The founder and leader of Women and Youth in Beekeeping Value Chain Ghana (WYN-BiG), Mr. Richard Okoe, and his team have organised a free skills training programme for over 30 women and unemployed youth in beekeeping and detergent production to promote self-employment and financial independence.
The training was held at Nkwabeng, a suburb of Nkoranza in the Nkoranza South Municipality of the Bono East Region, on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The initiative forms part of the founder’s efforts to reduce unemployment, promote entrepreneurship, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly for women and young people in deprived communities.
The beneficiaries were given practical training in beekeeping and the production of liquid soap, bar soap, and after-wash to enable them to establish small-scale businesses, generate income, and improve their living conditions.
Beyond the technical skills, participants were also taken through entrepreneurial discipline, sound financial management practices, and how to explore opportunities to expand their income sources.
Speaking during the training, Mr. Okoe emphasised that the initiative reflects WYN-BiG’s commitment to empowering women and unemployed youth through practical skills and sustainable economic opportunities.
In an interview with Apiah-Kubi, Mr. Okoe explained that WYN-BiG targets women and youth in rural Ghana who face systemic barriers to economic opportunities by training them in sustainable beekeeping and agroforestry to provide pathways to financial independence while protecting vital pollinators.
“We create transformed livelihoods, environmental conservation, and confident future generations, and to be part of a global partnership dedicated to empowering women and youth, strengthening communities, and setting a standard for inclusive entrepreneurial development,” Mr. Okoe stated.
He described the programme as a deliberate intervention to equip beneficiaries with productive skills that can improve their economic circumstances and enable them to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
He therefore urged participants to take the training seriously with discipline and determination, stressing that business success depends largely on knowledge, practical experience, and commitment.
Mr. Okoe added that the team will explore opportunities to link committed beneficiaries to business support centres to facilitate access to financial support for establishing small-scale enterprises.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, one of the trainees, Kwabena Amoh Isaac, said empowering women economically has broader social benefits, as increased household incomes improve family welfare and contribute to community development.
According to him, the organisation’s visit to Nkwabeng is a forward-looking intervention to help residents acquire skills for productive use.
“Many people always think schooling is the only way to acquire success in life, but skills training also provides a major source of expertise and success in life,” he stated.
SOURCE: www.ignewss.com