YEA Partners with Camfed Ghana to Empower Young Women and Persons with Disabilities

By Joylinda Laryea / June 18, 2025

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Camfed Ghana to expand support and empowerment opportunities for young women and persons living with disabilities across the country.

The agreement, signed at a ceremony attended by key stakeholders, aims to promote inclusive development through targeted training, job creation, and capacity-building initiatives.

Speaking at the event, YEA CEO Malik Basintale reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to building a more equitable job market. He cited ongoing collaborations such as the YEA-GIZ program, which trains and employs persons with disabilities in the fashion industry, and revealed plans for a new Catfish Farming Program designed specifically for persons with disabilities.

"We believe in building a Ghana that leaves no one behind," Basintale said. "This partnership with Camfed Ghana is a strategic step toward ensuring equal access to employment and economic empowerment."

Camfed Ghana, known for its work in supporting girls’ education and young women’s economic empowerment, welcomed the partnership as a significant boost to their efforts.

The YEA-Camfed collaboration is expected to roll out in multiple regions, focusing on entrepreneurship, vocational skills training, and support services tailored to marginalized groups.

This initiative aligns with the government’s broader goal of inclusive development and underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in tackling youth unemployment and social exclusion.