SOCIETE GENERALE GHANA EQUIPS FASHION ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WITH BUSINESS SKILLS

Societe Generale Ghana continued its drive for inclusive financial empowerment with a two-day Finlite Project workshop held at BlueCrest University, targeting fashion entrepreneurs from across Ghana.

Fig 1. Participants at the Finlite Project Workshop.

The program brought together 50 participants, with strong representation from persons with disabilities, ensuring that entrepreneurial opportunities are accessible to all. The sessions focused on equipping participants with the tools to build financially resilient and sustainable businesses within the fashion industry.

Attendees were trained in financial management, bookkeeping, investment and funding opportunities, responsible sourcing of materials, ethical business practices, branding and online marketing. These are all key areas needed to scale and grow modern fashion businesses. 

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By actively including persons with disabilities in this initiative, Societe Generale Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship and equal access to financial knowledge and resources, a core part of its ESG and community impact agenda.

The Finlite Project forms part of the bank’s broader mission to support SMEs and foster financial literacy across all segments of Ghanaian society