A recent workshop in Borgou, Togo, has equipped twenty soybean transformers, nineteen of whom are women, with techniques to enhance their socio-economic integration. The training, which took place from October 7 to 11, was conducted under the Project to Support Resilience of Populations and Intra-Community Cohesion in Transborder Territories (PARCIT). This initiative is implemented by the NGO Gestion de l’environnement et valorisation des produits agro-pastoraux et forestiers (GEVAPAF).
The primary objective of the workshop was to provide participants with skills in soybean transformation and marketing, as well as management of income-generating activities (AGR). The training covered both theoretical and practical aspects, including transforming soybeans into doughnuts, preparing soybean milk, sauce, and "Wangash," a locally known soybean product. Participants also learned about hygiene rules, product packaging, accounting, and sales techniques.
To facilitate the launch of their activities, the beneficiaries received equipment and inputs, including soybean bowls, five liters of oil, a refrigerator, a basin, a pot, a stove, and kitchen utensils. In addition to soybean transformation, twenty young people were also trained in bovine fattening and marketing techniques. This initiative aims to support the socio-economic integration of vulnerable youth.
The workshop was attended by local authorities, including Adamou Aziz, deputy mayor of Kpendjal 2 commune. Aziz encouraged the beneficiaries to apply the knowledge acquired to develop their income-generating activities. He emphasized the importance of these skills in improving their livelihoods and contributing to the local economy.
Batcha Essozimna, PARCIT project coordinator, highlighted that these trainings respond to the expectations of young people in terms of socio-economic integration. The project aims to support the resilience of populations and promote intra-community cohesion in transborder territories. By providing young people with skills and equipment, the project seeks to enhance their economic prospects.
The training program was conducted in Mandouri, in the Kpendjal region, and was reported by the Togolese Press Agency. The initiative is part of a broader effort to support the development of rural areas and promote sustainable agriculture practices. By focusing on soybean transformation and marketing, the project aims to improve food security and income opportunities for local communities.
The project's impact is expected to be significant, as it addresses the needs of vulnerable youth and provides them with the skills and resources needed to start their own businesses. The training program is a positive step towards promoting socio-economic integration and sustainable development in the region.
Key points
- Twenty soybean transformers, mostly women, were trained in techniques to boost socio-economic integration.
- The training program was conducted under the Project to Support Resilience of Populations and Intra-Community Cohesion in Transborder Territories (PARCIT).
- The initiative aims to support the socio-economic integration of vulnerable youth in Togo.
