Persons with disabilities in Region 10 being empowered

Eighteen persons living with disabilities in Region Ten are currently benefiting from a five-day Sustainable Agriculture Level 1 training course.

This initiative seeks to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge to lead independent and sustainable livelihoods through skills-based training.

The programme is being executed by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Agriculture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme.

The training, which began on July 14 and will run until July 18, 2025, forms part of the ongoing expansion of the ministry’s Learning Lab initiative for persons with disabilities.

Participants from the region are currently engaged in both practical and theoretical sessions, covering a wide range of modules including organic farming techniques, marketing for agri-business, vertical and urban gardening, harvesting methods, as well as shade house visits and practical demonstrations.

The ministry says the collaborative effort underscores its commitment to inclusivity, skills development, and economic empowerment for all citizens, particularly those within vulnerable groups.

Similarly, persons with disabilities from Regions Six and Seven have already benefited from the training.