Support PWD entrepreneurs to grow their businesses – Korklu Foundation Founder
Founder of the Korklu Foundation, Dorcas Naa Korklu Afotey, says persons with disabilities possess significant entrepreneurial potential and need targeted support to strengthen and expand their businesses.
Dorcas Naa Korklu Afotey, founder of the Korklu Foundation, emphasized the untapped entrepreneurial potential of persons with disabilities (PWDs) during a recent discussion at the CBG’s Disability Conference. Speaking on September 11, Ms Afotey highlighted that society often undervalues PWDs, primarily viewing them as recipients of assistance.
However, her experience with beneficiaries revealed that many were already engaged in entrepreneurial activities, determined to enhance their livelihoods. The challenge, she explained, lies in providing the necessary support to help these entrepreneurs advance their businesses.
Ms Afotey, driven by her conviction that PWDs can achieve more with the right opportunities and support, approached Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) to collaborate on her vision. The partnership with CBG has allowed the foundation to offer practical assistance to PWD entrepreneurs, focusing on strengthening their existing enterprises rather than providing charity.
This collaboration leverages the foundation's understanding of PWD needs and CBG's financial inclusion efforts, creating a platform for support that turns empowerment into tangible opportunities.
The ultimate goal of the initiative, according to Ms Afotey, is to help persons with disabilities recognize and develop their potential.
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