{"id":28111,"date":"2024-10-16T11:44:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T09:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geredgereedschap.nl\/?page_id=28111"},"modified":"2024-10-16T11:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T09:45:06","slug":"julia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.geredgereedschap.nl\/en\/our-results\/asunafo-north-ghana\/julia\/","title":{"rendered":"Julia Agoma I From cocoa farmer to metalworker: vocational training changes lives in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"

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‘THIS SCHOLARSHIP MADE MY EDUCATION POSSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE.’<\/h1>\n

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\nJuliana Agoma, Metalworking student, Technology Solutions Center (TSC), Goaso<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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\"\"Julia is one of the female students in the program. She comes from an environment where it is uncommon for women to pursue vocational training. \u2018At first, I thought metalworking was a male-dominated field, but this initiative by ASUNAFO-North and Gered Gereedschap has proven otherwise. Being part of the program not only gave me valuable practical skills but also helped me see myself as a feminist advocate for the role of women in traditionally male-dominated professions.<\/p>\n

Juliana praises the scholarship and the training: ‘The free tuition was a huge relief, allowing me to focus on my education without the burden of financial stress. It\u2019s truly an incredible opportunity; without the scholarship, this education would not have been attainable for me. The practical experience and the opportunity to work on real projects were invaluable. I now see a promising future for myself in metalworking and am excited to contribute to my community.’<\/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

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

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

They benefited from our support.<\/p>\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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\nFaustina Ofori Tawiah
\n<\/strong>mother and cacao farmer<\/p>\n

‘The free education has given my children the opportunity to grow.’<\/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

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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