WOMEN IN COLOUR 2025 GRADUATES 18 GIRLS IN PAINTING

A total of 18 underprivileged girls have successfully completed a skills development programme in painting under the “Women in Colour 2025” campaign—a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young women through vocational training in a male-dominated industry.

The initiative – launched through a partnership between the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the M&K Ghana Limited and the Nneka Foundation – is part of ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and economic empowerment.

It also aligns with the objectives of Ghana’s Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 which supports women’s equal participation in decision-making.

The one-month programme provided the beneficiaries with both theoretical and practical training, including an intensive internship experience. At the end of the training, the graduates were presented with painting kits to serve as start-up resources as they begin their careers.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, praised M&K Ghana Limited for their commitment to social impact and their role in creating sustainable pathways for young women.

She noted that such initiatives are critical to equipping women with marketable skills, reducing vulnerability, and promoting financial independence.

She congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to remain confident, innovative, and committed to their personal growth and contribution to national development.

Held under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women through Skills Development,” the event signaled a growing movement to open up non-traditional career paths for women and create lasting opportunities for self-reliance.

Source: MoGCSP