Design and Skills Intervention Programme
Nubuke Foundation announces a four-month Design and Skills Intervention Programme supported by CBG Bank, equipping young weavers in the Upper West Region with design training, market-readiness skills and tailored financial literacy.
Nubuke Foundation is pleased to announce a new Design and Skills Intervention Programme, delivered in partnership with CBG Bank, to support young weavers living and working in Wa, Nandom and Nadowli.
Over four months, the programme will combine master classes, hands-on mentoring, and inclusive training to strengthen the skills of a new generation of weavers. Five apprentices will take part in intensive weaving training, alongside five School for the Blind graduates in Wa, who will be equipped with job and market readiness skills in the weaving trade.
Why This Matters
This partnership was conceived to bridge a critical gap in access to ongoing skills-upgrading programmes, connect more youth to tailored financial services, and advance the prospects of youth in weaving at the beginning of their careers.
What the Programme Will Deliver
Training for Weavers: Following a needs assessment of selected participants, five apprentices will take part in an intensive training programme led by experienced practitioners. A dedicated Braille training manual, developed with the School for the Blind, will extend this training to visually impaired weavers, alongside a parallel track equipping five School for the Blind graduates with weaving skills.
Financial Literacy & Banking Services: Every participant will benefit from specially tailored banking services designed to strengthen their financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills. This will help the young weavers to build the foundations to manage and grow their own enterprises.
New Designs: Working alongside an artist, participants will explore new design directions for their craft, broadening the creative and commercial range of their work.
Publication: The programme will be documented through participant profiles, incorporating photography, biographical notes and interviews. These materials will be drawn together into a polished publication charting the cohort’s journey.
Market Access: Participants’ work will reach new audiences through an updated Nubuke Foundation website, Dumba Festival, and expanded stocking through Nubuke’s Accra shop.
A Partnership for the Next Generation
By combining design and vocational training with genuine access to financial services, this programme with CBG Bank offers young weavers, including those who are visually impaired, a fuller set of tools to build sustainable careers in weaving from the very start.