THE youth within the Mankessim catchment area of the Mfantseman metropolis are to benefit from a 45,000 euros (GHC 75,000.0) youth centre funded by the French Embassy to equip them with self-employable skills at no cost.
The establishment of the centre was the result of Pro-Link and the French Embassy’s quest to reduce poverty and empower young people economically within the Mfantseman municipality and its surrounding districts.
In an address at the official opening of the centre, Mr Arnaud Dornon, Head of the Cooperation and Cultural Service of the French Embassy said the centre will offer six months training in pottery, screen printing and book binding.
Mr Dornon said the French Fund for Social Development aims at giving financial support to civil society-driven projects.
He said in accordance with the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy, the programme targets vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, who organise themselves to implement social services or income-generating activities.
He expressed the hope that the trainees would share their skills with others to reduce unemployment and reduce poverty.
The Executive Director of Pro-Link, Mrs. Getrude Nunoo said the centre aims supporting government’s employment programme.
The Omanhen of the Mankessim Traditional Area, Nana Amanfu EduVI commended the French Embassy for providing the centre to equip the youth in the area with self-employable skills.
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