In Ghana, over 70% of children access the internet daily, yet many face risks like cyberbullying, exploitation, and misinformation without proper guidance. "The Silent Mountaineer," a book by COA's Executive Director, shares a real-life story of resilience and triumph to unpack online safety through storytelling. The project will print 50,000 copies and distribute to all 246 girls schools across Ghana, reaching a million young people. A vital tool to equip a generation of digitally savvy girls.
Ghana's digital revolution with internet penetration among children surging to 75% in urban areas and growing rapidly in rural ones. Reports show a 40% increase in child cyberbullying cases since 2023, alongside vulnerabilities to grooming, privacy breaches, and harmful content exposure. Only 20% of schools incorporate digital safety curricula, leaving millions of children especially in underserved rural regions unprepared for the online world. Without intervention, 40% will be at risk.
The Silent Mountaineer" is our engagement tool. Authored by Awo Aidam Amenyah, it draws from her personal journey of overcoming adversity to champion online safety. Through vivid illustrations and age-appropriate narratives (suitable for ages 12yrs and above), it covers: - Identifying and reporting online dangers. - Building digital resilience and self-advocacy. - The power of community and family support in navigating the web. This will be used to engage after which they will have copies.
Direct Reach:40000 girls (assuming 150-200 students per school) will engage with the book, gaining practical knowledge to spot Tech-Facilitated Gender-based abuse. Reduced bullying incidents (target: 25% drop in pilot schools), increased reporting of risks, and stronger family-school partnerships. In a long-term; A scalable model for other African countries, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4,5,10 Goals 16.
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