Women at the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre have completed a two-month bead-making training, funded by Vivo Energy Ghana in partnership with Engage Africa through its Energising Hope Programme.
On February 14th, Vivo Energy Ghana employees visited the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre to spread love and kindness. The team donated essential supplies and bead-making materials, laying the foundation for a skills development training to empower the women.
The month of April marked the successful completion of the skills training programme, with Vivo Energy Ghana once again present at the close-out ceremony to celebrate trainees’ achievements and inspire a lasting sense of pride and accomplishment.
The hands-on bead craft training sessions, facilitated by skilled trainers from Engage Africa, equipped trainees with technical skills, creativity, discipline, and self-reliance, helping trainees to build a foundation for independent living and income generation upon reintegration into society.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Christian Li commended the women’s efforts during the training. He stated: “We are proud to stand with you all as you complete your journey of learning and growth. At Vivo Energy Ghana, we believe true empowerment comes from equipping people with the tools and opportunities to unlock their potential.”
“This training is not only about crafts but also about creating a pathway to dignity, confidence, and a fresh start. Today’s exhibition is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and renewed purpose.” he added.
The training programme culminated in a colourful exhibition at the rehabilitation centre where trainees proudly showcased a wide array of handcrafted beadwork including jewellery to decorative pieces. The exhibition marked the successful completion of the programme and highlighted their readiness to transition with newfound skills.
The Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana, Shirley Tony Kum expressed optimism in the skills acquired by the trainees: “At Vivo Energy Ghana, true energy lies in the power to inspire hope and change lives. Through the Energising Hope initiative, we have seen resilience, creativity, and transformation. It is our hope that the skills acquired through this training will serve as a launchpad for a brighter, independent future.” she noted.
For many trainees, this was their first experience in handcrafting, creating beautiful pieces like necklaces, bracelets, bags and keyholders. Each bead strung with hope, patience, and the belief that life outside the walls could be different.
They expressed immense appreciation to Vivo Energy Ghana for the Energising Hope initiative, which is transforming the lives of the less privileged.
The Energising Hope programme is one of several initiatives under Vivo Energy Ghana’s community investment portfolio, reflecting the company’s dedication to inclusive growth in the communities it serves.
With a vision to become Africa’s leading and most respected energy business Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants was established in 2013. The Shell brand has been in Ghana since1928. Vivo Energy Ghana has a fuels storage capacity of 11,000m³ and 245 service stations, with many offerings Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.
The Vivo Energy Group operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East, Southern Africa and in the Ocean Islands. The extended Group has a network of over 3,900 service stations in 28 markets operating under the Engen and Shell brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, convenience stores, restaurants, and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and chemicals to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, aviation, mining, construction, power, transport, agriculture and manufacturing. It is continuing to develop innovative energy solutions to enhance sustainability.
The Company employs around 6,000 people and has access to over 2.1 billion litres of fuel storage capacity.