Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs launches Young Female Entrepreneurs Programme

The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs launched the Young Female Entrepreneurs Programme (YoFEP) on 15 June 2023, a virtual initiative offering young Ghanaian women training, mentorship and access to capital. Sherif Ghali presented the programme objectives, which are backed by Development Bank Ghana, WUSC Ghana and GIZ Ghana.

By Sherif Ghali19 June 2023Updated 7 October 20261 min readSource: MyJoyOnline

The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs launched the Young Female Entrepreneurs Programme (YoFEP) at a virtual event on 15 June 2023. The programme supports young Ghanaian women starting and growing businesses through three components: business training, mentorship and financial support, all aimed at helping their ventures last.

The head of the Ghana Enterprises Agency delivered the keynote, stressing government backing for women entrepreneurs. The Chamber’s chairperson welcomed participants, and Sherif Ghali, then CEO, pledged continued tailored support for women-owned and women-led businesses. Development Bank Ghana, WUSC Ghana and GIZ Ghana are partners in the programme, which aims to remove barriers for women and build a more inclusive business ecosystem.

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