A total of 101 young women and men have successfully completed the Core Life Skills (CLS) training of the We Can Work Programme and have now transitioned into specialised tracks in Entrepreneurship and Employability, aligned with their individual career goals. The graduation ceremony, held at the Ghana Innovation Hub in Accra, marked a major milestone in strengthening pathways to sustainable livelihoods for young people with disabilities in Ghana.
MDF West Africa, as a learning partner, facilitator, and inclusion enabler within We Can Work Ghana, supported the design and facilitation of the Core Life Skills phase through participatory, learner-centred, training approaches. MDF facilitators worked closely with participants to build foundational capacities in self-awareness, communication, teamwork, confidence, and career readiness, preparing them for the next stage of their professional journeys.
The graduation ceremony featured keynote remarks by Mr. Peter Anomah-Kordieh from Ghana Blind Union, who delivered a powerful message on dignity, purpose, and work:
“Disability is not our limit. It may place us at a disadvantage, but it does not take away our ability to work, to thrive, or to contribute to the world. Our work is our voice, and our fulfilment.”
The event was also addressed by Julia Appiah, Director of MDF West Africa, reaffirming MDF’s commitment to inclusive skills development. Other partners present included Doris Ndebugre, Gabriel Tetteh (GFD), and Peace Delali(CWW).
With this successful completion, graduates are now entering the Entrepreneurship and Employability tracks, where they will receive targeted support to develop businesses, access job opportunities, and build sustainable livelihoods.
The We Can Work Programme is implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Light for the World, CWW, and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD).
