How we became essential workers.

Working on the frontline to keep Ghana safe..

When the pandemic hit Ghana, and things shut down, the 5 ladies of Hedzole (our social enterprise) started making face masks to distribute to our children, staff and community members.  But the reality hit, and they realised they were also unemployed because, there were no bazaars or hotels to sell their quilted bags, runners or bedspreads.

The ladies  decided they would join forces with one of the largest apparel companies in Ghana, Cadling Fashions and work on the line to make masks. Cadling Fashions had just earned a government contract to make 750,000 masks, and other PPE for Ghana; so there was plenty of work to do. The ladies who have been in charge of their own production, selling, sourcing and marketing, were now line workers. They worked alongside 200 other people who also had their own stories but they shared one mission now and that was to MASK GHANA.

The owner of Cadling Fashions; Mrs Linda Ampah set an example each day, and reminded the workers of the important role they were playing as ‘essential workers”. Moved by the commitment and the mission; our own Executive Director “ Aunty Pat”, joined the line as a volunteer and helped at the factory’- helping with quality control, packing, record keeping and production.

The ladies continue to work at the factory, which earns them an income during a time, when so many are out of work.   We thank you Cadling Fashions.