LOCATION: AT THE HEART OF THE KEJETIA MARKET, KUMASI. THE CENTER HAS THE FOLLOWING UNITS.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT UNIT
Trains women in:
Producing and selling local beverages like Sobolo, Zomkoum, and Saamiya-drink.
Dressmaking and other vocational skills for economic independence.
EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP AND RESETTLEMENT CENTER
Engages corporate bodies and donors.
Seeks sponsorships to enroll Kayayei in school.
Supports long-term resettlement and educational advancement.
CLINIC UNIT
Provides accessible healthcare services.
Partners with Peace and Love Hospital under the leadership of breast cancer surgeon Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe.
Offers monthly Breast Cancer Screening Programs during the last week of every month.
REPORT OF ABUSE UNIT
A safe space to report all forms of abuse, including assault and sexual violence.
Offers medical care, psychological support, and security assistance.
Coordinates welfare efforts for abused girls and women.
CENTER PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM ("RADIO KEJETIA")
Shares vital information with Kayayei and market women.
Educates on health, child education, women’s rights, and advocacy topics.
Plays a role in anti-child trafficking awareness.
OUTREACH UNIT
Offers education and counseling on:
Teenage pregnancy prevention.
Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
Conducts community sensitization and engagement programs.
MARRIAGE REDRESS CENTER
The center has a team of local and international legal volunteers.
Provides assistance for resolving marital grievances including the rights of married women.
DATA COLLECTION DEPARTMENT
The unit gathers data on Kayayei: age, origin, identity, health, and training needs.
Provides informed recommendations for health care and vocational training.
ANTI-CHILD TRAFFICKING UNIT
Monitors and addresses child trafficking activities, with Kejetia being a known transit point.
Collaborates with northern authorities to combat trafficking.
