Empowering Inmates Through Skills and Hope: Save The Coin Foundation’s “My TVET, My Wealth” Initiative at Koforidua Prisons

Save The Coin Foundation empowers inmates at Koforidua Prisons through hands-on TVET training, restoring dignity, hope, and livelihood opportunities.

Save The Coin Foundation has once again reaffirmed its deep commitment to social transformation and human development through a powerful initiative titled “My TVET, My Wealth Skills Training and Capacity Building”, a program held at the Koforidua Prisons in the Eastern Region on October 30, 2025.

Under the inspiring theme “Giving Value, Restoring Hope,” the event sought to empower inmates with practical, income-generating skills while promoting rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Participants received hands-on training in soap making, tie and dye, bead making, and phone repair, with both inmates and prison officers taking part. These skill sets were carefully selected to equip participants with sustainable livelihood opportunities during and after incarceration.

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Beyond the training, Save The Coin Foundation extended its compassion through the donation of essential supplies, including food items, hygiene products, and other daily-use materials, to support the welfare of inmates. The gesture not only met immediate needs but also served as a beacon of hope, reminding participants that transformation is possible regardless of past circumstances.

Speaking at the event, Ahmed Akusie Osei, Executive Director of Save The Coin Foundation, highlighted the organization’s belief that

“Every individual, regardless of their situation, deserves the chance to rebuild their life with dignity and purpose.”

He further emphasized that this initiative is part of the Foundation’s broader national effort to promote sustainable rehabilitation through vocational training and mental wellness programs.

The Officer-in-Charge of the Koforidua Prisons expressed deep appreciation for the Foundation’s intervention, noting that such initiatives help to ease institutional challenges while inspiring inmates to adopt positive behavioral change.

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Many participants also expressed heartfelt gratitude, describing the experience as empowering and life-changing. For them, the program offered more than just a skill, it renewed their confidence, purpose, and hope for a better future.

Save The Coin Foundation extended its appreciation to all partners, sponsors, and volunteers whose contributions made the program a success. The organization also called for continued collaboration from individuals, corporate bodies, and faith-based institutions to expand its outreach and impact across Ghana.

As a non-profit organization dedicated to mental wellness, capacity building, and community development, Save The Coin Foundation continues to be a pillar of transformation, living out its mission to “Give Value and Restore Hope” in every space it touches.

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