Reports on Gender Equality, Public Health & Welfare in Ghana

Project Report | Aug 11, 2024
Empower Tech program off to a great start

By Ghana Team | Project team

Thanks as always to our wonderful supporters, your support is appreciated.

We've been busy here in Ghana with a range of initiatives. Let's take a look.

Our STEM trial is proving to be a tremendous success for our students. We started the Empower tech program with the following topics:

Introduction to STEM fundamentals
Basic computer skills training
Introduction to Microsoft tools

After mastering basic computer skills, our students are now diving into work with communication tools and presentation software.

We recently had the privilege of hosting a meeting with the parents of students enrolled in the Empower Tech program. The gathering was a great opportunity to pupdate the parents on our STEM trials. The parents expressed enthusiastic support for the initiative. Their involvement and feedback are crucial as we continue to advance this opportunity for the students!

As our STEM work continues, our team is still working hard across our partner schools, on multiple programs. From female empowerment to children’s education and public health, classes are in full swing, fostering growth and community development.

Another initiative is ‘Boosting Our Boys’ where we work with boys in our partner schools to teach mental health care and recognition and lay the foundations for further work on gender equality.

Green club is our environmental education program giving students a chance to explore crucial topics such as recycling, renewable energy, and climate change, equipping them with knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the environment!

Its been a productive few months and these initiatives are happening thanks to your support!

We look forward to keeping you posted on our progress.

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Apr 3, 2024
STEM: Bridging the gap

By Matthew Craig | Project Leader

We want to express our sincere gratitude for your support in our project endeavors.

Our dedicated team works tirelessly on multiple fronts to advance gender equity and healthcare initiatives in Ghana. We understand that education is fundamental in addressing these critical issues. Therefore, we are committed to collaborating closely with our community partners to design programs that truly meet the specific needs of the communities we serve.

In collaboration with leading S.T.E.M Tech for Children Educational experts, we are developing programs to provide school-aged girls from Kokrobite with up to 10 years of basic to expert level training, courses, and accreditations in technology theory and practice. This training will prepare them for rewarding employment opportunities in the technology Research and Development market in Accra. Accra is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of Africa, and is forecasted to create up to 9 million jobs over the next decade.

The tech industry recognizes the need to address gender disparity in S.T.E.M careers. Our program aims to transform the lives of local girls by providing them with world-class S.T.E.M training and holistic support in healthcare, education, welfare, and social and economic areas. This comprehensive support removes barriers that potentially prevent female students from flourishing and achieving balanced, secure, and fulfilling careers.

Your fundraising contributions have a significant impact. Together, we can bridge the gender gap in S.T.E.M by providing individualized support to Ghanaian girls facing challenges transitioning from the traditional to the modern economy, providing access to a community of like-minded girls and women through membership in the Ghana Girl Guides Association, and offering affordable, gender-designed world-class education and employment opportunities in S.T.E.M or tech.

The Empower Tech launch day was a huge success, with guests such as our 23 female students who will be partaking in the trial, headteachers from our partner schools, chiefs of the community as well as representatives from Grow Ghana, She Code, University of Ghana, Siemens, GI-KACE the Department of Social Welfare, UNICEF and Bolt. The day consisted of multiple speeches from esteemed guests and the project team. Huge thanks to all who supported!

Another significant aspect of our project is the support we provide to student learning. Through partnerships with local schools, we conduct small group sessions and one-on-one support to enhance children's educational journeys. Our focus is on those who require additional assistance, helping to build their confidence, expand their learning, and discover their individual strengths and interests. This personalized support is crucial in enabling children to meet and surpass curriculum standards.

In addition to academic support, we are actively involved in providing various welfare-related educational opportunities for students. Our workshops cover various topics such as online safety, healthy relationships, leadership skills, wellbeing awareness, and specific health issues like malaria awareness. Your generous donations are crucial in acquiring and developing the necessary resources for these educational initiatives.

To all our valued partners, friends, and donors who make these endeavours possible, we extend our appreciation for your continued support.

Thanks to your contributions, the resources we can provide play a vital role in supporting learning initiatives focused on gender equality, public health, and welfare. We are very excited about the STEM project and know it will make a significant impact, and from the bottom of our hearts, we say thank you. Together, we are making a meaningful impact.

We look forward to keeping you updated.

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Dec 3, 2023
Education for change in Ghana

By Ghana Team | Ghana Project Team

We express our heartfelt gratitude for your support in our project endeavors.

Our dedicated team operates on multiple fronts to champion gender equity and healthcare initiatives in Ghana. Recognizing that education is a cornerstone in addressing these critical issues, we are committed to collaborating closely with our community partners to tailor programs that genuinely meet the specific needs of the communities we serve.

One impactful facet of our project is the support we provide to student learning. Partnering with local schools, we engage in small group sessions and one-on-one support to bolster children's educational journeys. Our focus is directed towards those who require additional assistance, fostering increased confidence, expanded learning, and the recognition of individual strengths and interests. This personalized support is instrumental in enabling children to meet and exceed curriculum standards. So far this year we have run over 430 support sessions for approx 300 students.

Beyond academic support, we are actively involved in facilitating various welfare-related education opportunities for students. Covering a diverse range of topics such as online safety, building healthy relationships, leadership skills, wellbeing awareness, and specific health issues like malaria awareness, our workshops have reached over 170 sessions this year, benefiting more than 420 community members. Your generous donations play a crucial role in procuring and developing the necessary resources for these educational initiatives.

Our project also places a strong emphasis on teacher training. While our educators possess remarkable skills and knowledge, we believe in the continual expansion and reinforcement of these capabilities through regular skills update sessions. For instance, regular practice of First Aid skills is crucial, and our programs serve as a facilitator for this ongoing learning. The ripple effect of these enhanced skills extends to benefit the broader community.

To all our valued partners, friends, and donors who make these endeavors possible, we extend our deep appreciation for your continued support. The resources we can provide, thanks to your contributions, play a vital role in supporting learning initiatives focused on gender equality, public health, and welfare. Your generosity is genuinely cherished, and from the bottom of our hearts, we say thank you. Together, we are making a meaningful impact.

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