Twenty-four young women from the Centres de promotion de la femme et de la famille (Cpff) in Cameroon's Mfoundi department have completed a 3-month entrepreneurship training program. The training, conducted by the Canadian association Cuso, aimed to equip the women with the skills needed to create sustainable and durable businesses. The program is part of a larger initiative by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Family (Minproff) to support young women's professional insertion.
The training program was launched to address the challenges faced by young women in accessing employment or starting their own businesses. According to Minproff, the Cpff centers train over 400 young women annually, but many struggle to find employment or become self-employed. To address this issue, the ministry has developed a project to support the professional insertion of young women, with Cuso International providing technical assistance.
The 24 young women who completed the training program showcased their new skills during a ceremony held on April 10 in Yaoundé. The event was attended by Minproff's boss, Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, who emphasized the importance of empowering young women through entrepreneurship. The program is designed to provide women with the technical skills and knowledge needed to create sustainable businesses.
The entrepreneurship training program is a key component of Minproff's efforts to promote women's economic empowerment. By providing young women with the skills and knowledge needed to start and run their own businesses, the program aims to reduce unemployment and increase economic opportunities for women. The program's impact is expected to be felt beyond the 24 women who completed the training.
Cuso International's involvement in the program is part of its efforts to support sustainable development and poverty reduction. The organization has provided technical assistance to the program, including training and capacity-building for the young women. The partnership between Cuso and Minproff reflects the importance of collaboration between government and civil society in promoting women's empowerment.
The ceremony held on April 10 marked an important milestone in the program, as the 24 young women showcased their projects and received support from Minproff. The minister encouraged the women to use their new skills to create successful businesses and become role models for others. The program's success is expected to inspire other young women to pursue entrepreneurship.
The entrepreneurship training program is a significant step towards promoting women's economic empowerment in Cameroon. By providing young women with the skills and knowledge needed to start and run their own businesses, the program has the potential to create positive change in the lives of women and their communities. The program's impact will be closely monitored, and its success could inform future initiatives.
Key points
- 24 young women from Cameroon's Mfoundi department complete 3-month entrepreneurship training
- Program aims to support young women's professional insertion and economic empowerment
- Partnership between Cuso International and Minproff promotes women's empowerment through entrepreneurship
