{"id":28103,"date":"2024-10-16T11:39:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T09:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geredgereedschap.nl\/?page_id=28103"},"modified":"2024-10-16T11:39:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T09:39:52","slug":"faustina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.geredgereedschap.nl\/en\/our-results\/asunafo-north-ghana\/faustina\/","title":{"rendered":"Faustina Ofori Tawiah I From cocoa farmer to metalworker: vocational training changes lives in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2018FREE EDUCATION HAS GIVEN MY CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO GROW\u2019<\/h1>\n

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\nFaustina Ofori Tawiah, mother and cocoa farmer<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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\"\"Since 2008, the ASUNAFO-North cooperative in Goaso, Ghana, has been supporting its affiliated cocoa farmers with various sustainability projects. One of these projects is the establishment of a metalworking training program in collaboration with Gered Gereedschap and the Chocolonely Foundation, where 75 underprivileged youths from the cocoa farming community are trained each year.<\/p>\n

Many members of the cooperative, who are full-time farmers, lack the financial means to send their children to school after regular classes. As a result, children often end up working on the farm or staying at home until the family can afford it, usually through a bank loan or by selling part of the farmland as collateral to cover education expenses. Faustina Ofori Tawiah, a proud mother and farmer, has benefited from the program: \u2018My children used to work on our cocoa farm, and it was a struggle to get them to school. This project has significantly eased that burden. Knowing that my children can now attend school for free is a huge relief. I am grateful for the opportunities this initiative has provided, allowing me to focus on my other children and improving the overall well-being of our family.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018My children can now repair broken equipment around our home. It\u2019s such a relief not having to pay for repairs, and even more, people from our community now come to them for help. It fills my heart with joy and pride to see how their skills are being recognized by the community. The fact that the program is free has made a huge difference for families like mine. It has opened doors for our children that were previously closed due to financial constraints.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>

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WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED TOGETHER?<\/h4>\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0We have given 75 young people from cocoa farming families \u2013 with a special focus on girls \u2013 the opportunity to build a future as metalworkers. The metalworking training has been professionalized by, among other things, equipping workshops with tools and machines, training teachers, refining the curriculum, and providing starter kits.<\/p>\n

OTHER DETAILS<\/h4>\n

\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Goaso, Ghana
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Strenghtening vocational education at TSC
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Broad support including teacher training, scholarships, equipping practical classrooms, and providing starter kits
\"\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Metalworking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>

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MORE PERSONAL STORIES:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nJustice Dankwah
\n<\/strong>Director Technology Solution Centre<\/p>\n

‘The project has already delivered tangible results!’<\/p>\n

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\nIshmael Wilson
\n<\/strong>Teacher metalworking<\/p>\n

‘As a trainer, I see the growth and feel the enthusiasm of the students!’<\/p>\n

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\nJulia Agoma
\n<\/strong>student Metalworking<\/p>\n

\u2018Free tuition made my education possible and accessible.’<\/p>\n

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\nTetteh Kwaku Evans
\n<\/strong>student Metalworking
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\u00a0‘The starter kit of tools gave me a head start in my career!’<\/p>\n

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