Springboard Road Show Foundation

Abigail Tetteh

Intervention: CoRe

Resilience and hope in a disruption. 

Abigail really felt the heat of the effects of the corona virus pandemic as her livelihood was not spared either. The CoRe programme encouraged her to be resilient and not throw in the towel but rather maintain a positive outlook. The new knowledge and skills she has acquired would enable her to bounce back, she says.

My name is Abigail Tetteh, from Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana and a YIEDIE beneficiary. I’m a professional decorator, and the onset of COVID-19 really affected my work as harsh restrictions meant there was virtually no business for me.

However, the CoRe Programme has enabled me to be strong and resilient despite the challenges.

I have also acquired a lot of knowledge, which I believe will help me to do better in my business. Learning to communicate tactfully and effectively with my clients was key for me. Sessions on talent discovery, time management and managing my personal finances were also thought provoking for me. It has been an amazing learning experience right from the beginning to the end. I also appeal to the organizers of the CoRe Programme to give me further support to acquire certain tools that I need to enhance my success as a decorator.

We are grateful to have been introduced to this programme.