Gender Ministry supports Harriet Amuzu with livelihood package to build her life

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social protection has provided targeted livelihood support to Ms. Harriet Amuzu, a survivor of domestic abuse whose case gained public attention last year following the Ministry’s swift intervention, to help her transition into a more stable and self reliant life.

Gender Ministry supports Harriet Amuzu with livelihood package to build her life

The support package presented to Ms. Amuzu in Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, includes a deep freezer, ice chests and a glass display case for displaying and selling her fried yam and fish, alongside a cash token to enable her establish and sustain her business.

The items were presented on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey by the Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, who delivered the Minister’s message if encouragement and reassurance.

In her message, the Minister reiterated government’s commitment to ensuring that survivors of abuse are not left behind after rescue but are supported to regain control over their lives.

“We are intentional about helping survivors rebuild. Providing practical support like this is a step towards restoring hope, dignity and economic independence,” she emphasised.

The intervention forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to provide care for survivors, combining psychosocial support, legal assistance, and economic empowerment to promote long-term recovery.

The Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, Madam Malonin Asibi during the presentation engaged the family, sensitising them on the serious consequences of abuse, including psychological trauma, long term health implications and in extreme cases loss of life. She further highlighted how abuse can lead to family breakdown and expose vulnerable individuals, especially children to life on the streets and associated social vices.

She therefore called on the family to provide strong emotional support to Ms Amuzu to aid her full recovery and urged the public to speak  up and act against all forms of abuse, stressing that such situations can affect anyone

Ms. Amuzu expressed her gratitude to the Ministry for the support, describing it as timely and life changing.