Women working in Sunyani’s informal sector, especially those running small and medium-sized enterprises, continue to face steep barriers to financial inclusion. High interest rates, limited access to credit, and gaps in financial management skills keep many trapped in unstable income cycles. But a new initiative is helping to change that narrative.

The Livelihood Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE Project) is providing a combination of financial support and practical financial literacy training designed to strengthen women-led SMEs and boost long-term economic security.