Dzodze: Duamenefa Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by Dzodze local radio station Fafaa FM, in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, has organised a free skill acquisition workshop for its members. The training, in collaboration with Treasures of His Eyes, a UK-based non-governmental organisation, aimed to empower members with various skills to address unemployment and poverty in the area.
According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Adefunke Adeoye, Country Director of Treasures of His Eyes, facilitated the training and encouraged participants to apply their newly acquired skills to create impacts in their communities. The training saw participation from over 200 individuals who learned to make liquid and bar soap, Vaseline, and gained farming tips.
Rev. Adeoye highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Duamenefa Foundation and Treasures of His Eyes, emphasizing its positive impact on communities. She urged participants to prioritize skill training to benefit their societies. She also noted that the Duamenefa Foundation focuses on social intervention to support the vulnerable and promote peaceful coexistence. The foundation is registered with the USA government as 501C3 and continues to register volunteers in the Volta Region and online.
“This skills acquisition programme is our annual event demonstrating our commitment to empower members and promote development in the region,” Rev. Adeoye stated. She mentioned the foundation’s partnerships with other organizations, such as the Tanko Foundation, to transform lives in the Volta Region.
Participants expressed gratitude to the organizers and committed to using their skills to empower other community members. They acknowledged the foundation’s role in promoting peace and supporting vulnerable communities, viewing the collaboration with Treasures of His Eyes as a step toward achieving regional growth and development.
Ghana News Agency also reported that the registration for Duamenefa Foundation membership is ongoing, with opportunities to join online or through community volunteers. Over 100 individuals joined the foundation during the training, contributing to its network of more than 48,000 registered volunteers across the region.
