Accra, Feb. 5, GNA – The Diaspora Africa Forum (DAF) has pledged to support the Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman with the training of 20 young women in skills development and entrepreneurship.
“The DAF through the DAF Youth Empowerment and Training Center, (DAFYETC) pledges 20 scholarships to the Vice President and will be working with her office to help support youth empowerment in Ghana,” Dr. Erieka Bennett said.
Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder DAF made the above statement know when she led a high-level delegation of female Ambassadors in Ghana to the Office of the Vice President of Ghana, in collaboration with Ms Imane Ouaadil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Dean of Women Ambassadors in Ghana.
The visit was to establish mutual collaboration and future support in diverse ways ranging from youth empowerment, digital inclusion, among others.
According to Dr. Erieka Bennett, DAFYETC aims to support the Ghanaian youth in acquiring digital skills and enhancing their employability and is open to receive young people for training.
Dr. Erieka Bennett, who is also the founder of the official Embassy for the 6th Region of Africa said the mission of the DAFYETC is to equip young people with essential skills in Information and Communication Technology.
This initiative aligns with the global efforts to promote digital inclusion and bridge the gap in ICT skills, particularly among young people.
The female Ambassadors also pledged their support to the Vice President, reaffirming their commitment to Ghana’s development and growth and their enthusiasm for future collaborations and mutual support.
Members of the delegation included Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morroco, Ms Imane Ouaadil, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru, Mrs Liliana Gomez, High Commissioner of Barbados, Ms Juliet Bynoe-Sutherland, High Commissioner of Canada, Ms Myriam Montrat, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda, Mrs Rosemary Mbabazi.
The others were Ambassador of Mexico Ms Norma Ang Sanchez, Ambassador of Suriname, Madam Fidelia Graand-Galon, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Badreyya Al Shehhi, Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea, Mrs Cecilia Obono Ndong Nchama and Dr. Toni Luck, Co-Founder, DAF. GNA