The Nanton District Assembly has organized entrepreneurial skills training for 40 selected Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) drawn from the 20 electoral areas of the District as part of efforts to promote economic empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihoods among persons with disabilities.
The training focused on practical skills in boycott, chips, and soya processing, equipping participants with knowledge and techniques to explore income-generating opportunities and develop small-scale businesses.
Building Entrepreneurial Capacity Among PWDs
The initiative forms part of the Assembly’s commitment to supporting Persons with Disabilities through skills development and economic inclusion. By providing practical entrepreneurial training, the Assembly seeks to strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries to engage in productive activities and improve their livelihoods.
The selection of 40 beneficiaries across the 20 electoral areas ensures that the intervention reaches persons with disabilities from different communities within the district.
The training provides participants with an opportunity to acquire practical knowledge that can be applied to business ventures in food processing and related activities.
Practical Training in Boycott, Chips, and Soya Processing
The entrepreneurial skills training covered three key areas:
1. Boycott Production
Participants were introduced to the production of boycott, a snack product that can be prepared and sold as part of a small-scale food business.
The training provides beneficiaries with practical skills that can support the establishment of businesses serving customers within their communities and beyond.
2. Chips Processing
The training also focused on chip processing, equipping participants with knowledge and techniques relevant to the preparation of chips for commercial purposes.
This area of training creates opportunities for beneficiaries to explore snack production and develop income-generating activities based on market demand.
3. Soya Processing
Soya processing formed another important component of the training. Participants were equipped with skills in processing soya-based products, opening up opportunities for entrepreneurship in food production and related businesses.
The knowledge acquired can serve as a foundation for beneficiaries interested in developing small-scale ventures in the food processing sector.
Promoting Inclusive Economic Development
The training reflects the importance of creating opportunities for Persons with Disabilities to participate actively in the economic development of the District.
Entrepreneurial skills can help beneficiaries develop productive capacities, explore business opportunities, and work towards greater financial independence. When combined with access to start-up capital, business guidance, and market opportunities, such training can contribute to the development of sustainable livelihoods.
The Assembly’s support for PWDs demonstrates its commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring that persons with disabilities have opportunities to improve their socio-economic well-being.
Supporting Livelihoods Across the 20 Electoral Areas
With 40 selected beneficiaries drawn from the 20 electoral areas, the intervention highlights the Assembly’s efforts to extend disability support initiatives across the district.
The training provides a foundation for participants to apply their newly acquired skills within their communities, potentially creating opportunities for self-employment and small-scale enterprise development.
Continued support through follow-up, business guidance, and access to relevant resources will be important in helping beneficiaries translate their training into sustainable economic activities.
A Step Towards Empowerment and Self-Reliance
The entrepreneurial skills training for the 40 selected PWDs is a step towards building a more inclusive and economically empowered Nanton District.
Through practical training in boycott, chips, and soya processing, the Nanton District Assembly continues to invest in the abilities and potential of Persons with Disabilities.
The Assembly remains committed to supporting interventions that promote skills development, economic participation, and improved livelihoods for persons with disabilities across the District.
Empowering PWDs, Building Sustainable Livelihoods
The Nanton District Assembly believes that every person deserves the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to society.
By providing entrepreneurial training to selected PWDs across the 20 electoral areas, the Assembly is helping create a foundation for economic participation, self-reliance, and inclusive community development.
Nanton District Assembly—Working to improve lives and build a more inclusive district
