For staff of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) of COCOBOD, this year’s trainingwasn’t just another workshop, it was a step toward financial freedom.
In partnership with Bamboo, Jacinth Consultancy Services delivered an engaging financial
literacy session designed to help participants rethink how they earn, spend, and invest.
From practical budgeting strategies to understanding investment opportunities, the workshop openedconversations around money that many admitted they had never had in such a clear, relatableway.
The training builds on last year’s week-long initiative at the Quality Control Company (QCC) ofCOCOBOD, which reached hundreds of staff members. This year’s event continued the
momentum, proving that financial education is not just a one-off activity, but a culture worth nurturing within institutions.
Ms. Akua Boatemah Danso, who facilitated the workshop, shared why this work is personal toher. “I believe financial literacy should not be a privilege—it’s a right. When people understandhow money works, they are better positioned to create the life they dream of. That’s why we keep showing up in these spaces.”
Participants expressed gratitude for the timely knowledge, with many noting that the lessonswould help them manage both personal and family finances more effectively. One participantshared, “I now see investing differently. It’s not something for later, it’s something I can start now.”
Bamboo’s collaboration provided participants with practical insights into how technology is reshaping investing, offering tools that make saving and wealth creation more accessible thanever before.
The partnership between Jacinth Consultancy Services and Bamboo continues to set a precedent for impactful collaborations, showing how education and innovation can cometogether to transform lives.
