The residents of Appiatse are calling for financial aid to support their livelihoods to enable them become independent and economically capable of caring for themselves and their families.
Even though they are grateful for the assistance that has been provided to them thus far, they are requesting for more economic empowerment programs.
Since their way of life was altered by the mine explosion at Appiatse on January 20, 2022, they have been dependent on donations and government assistance.
In a media interview, some members of the community reckon that their lives have not been the same as their livelihoods were lost in the unfortunate incident.
“Everything is going on well for us. We’ve run out of foodstuff, and we don’t have any livelihood to depend on. We ask for the support of the public.”
“I’m going through hardship here. I have five children, and all of them are in school. Things are tough for me. I engage in petty trading to look after my family. My husband is unemployed too.
I became hopeless after the incident. I didn’t think of getting a place to lay my head but with the support of government and the Red Cross, we have a place to rest our heads.”
I sell kenkey with support from the authorities. They gave me the equipment to start this kenkey business.”
