Hasat Bambra Enterprise has held its second annual soap-making workshop, equipping 23 young people with practical skills to support self-employment, entrepreneurship and financial independence.
The training, held at the Hartley Trust Foundation School along the Kasoa-Kakraba Road, focused on the production of industrial liquid soap, shower gel, industrial bleach and black food soap.
Participants also received additional training in the production of body oils, stretch-mark oils and other related products.
Founder of Hasat Bambra Enterprise, Hassana Issaka Bambara, said her personal experience with soap-making motivated her to create the opportunity for other young people to acquire practical skills.
She said the initiative was intended to provide participants with knowledge they could use to start small businesses and become economically independent.
“I have seen firsthand how important and beneficial learning a skill, especially soap-making, has been to me. I wanted to give young people that same opportunity by equipping them with practical skills that can empower them in life,” she said.
Beyond the practical production sessions, participants were introduced to the differences between locally produced and industrial liquid soap and bleach.
They were also taught how to select and use the appropriate ingredients, follow proper production procedures and observe safety precautions, including chemicals that should never be mixed because of the potential hazards.
The programme also featured discussions on women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The Special Guest of Honour, Zahratu Muniru, Chairperson of the Gomoa East District Al-Hilal Division, encouraged young people, particularly women, to acquire practical skills that could help them achieve financial independence.
She shared her personal experiences with skills development and urged participants to make good use of the knowledge gained from the workshop.
Founder of Anquist College Complex, Tony Quist, who was another guest speaker, spoke about entrepreneurship, branding and opportunities available to young people.
He highlighted opportunities within government and the private sector, including initiatives linked to the 24-hour economy, the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Jumia.
Participants described the training as useful and enlightening.
One of them, Amina Ibrahim, said the workshop exceeded her expectations and gave her valuable knowledge she had not anticipated gaining.
Another participant, Fatima Shuaib, who already had some experience in soap-making, said the training introduced her to new production techniques and broadened her understanding of the business.
Hasat Bambra Enterprise says it intends to continue providing practical skills training to young people as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship, self-employment and economic empowerment.
