Gender Ministry supports domestic abuse survivor with livelihood package in Akim Oda
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection provided livelihood support to Ms. Harriet Amuzu last year in Akim Oda, Eastern Region. The support package included a deep freezer, ice chests, food items, a glass display case for her fried yam and fish business, and cash support to help her establish and sustain her livelihood. The items were presented on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, by the Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat.
The Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, Madam Malonin Asibi, engaged the family, highlighting the psychological and social consequences of abuse and urging stronger emotional support for Ms. Amuzu. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey stated, "We are intentional about helping survivors rebuild. Providing practical support like this is a step towards restoring hope, dignity and economic independence." The intervention forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry to combine psychosocial care, legal aid and economic empowerment to support long-term recovery for survivors of abuse.
Ms. Amuzu expressed gratitude for the support, describing it as timely and life-changing. Madam Malonin Asibi called on the public to speak up against all forms of abuse, stressing that domestic violence can have severe consequences, including trauma, breakdown of families, and exposure of vulnerable individuals to hardship.
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