The initiation of ginger production in 2022 under the Adolescent and Youth program, in partnership with UNFPA, marked a significant development for the small town of Krabonso in the Kintampo South District of the Bono Eastern Region. This collaborative effort aimed to empower young girls by providing them with training and opportunities in ginger processing, […]
Sarah Bediako, a resident of Ningo, has faced numerous challenges in her young life, but through the support of the Young Leaders Girls Speak club under the Adolescent Girls programme funded by UNFPA and Canada, she has found empowerment and hope for the future. Sarah’s journey with the Girls Speak club began in 2019 when
The commencement of batik production in Assin in 2020, as part of the PAYDP Adolescent Girls Programme. The Project Inspire activity under the Adolescent girls programme funded by UNFPA and Canada, played a significant step towards empowering young girls in the community. Batik production, a traditional textile art form involving wax-resist dyeing, not only provided
The emergence of a cultural group stemming from the Yole Girls’ club of the adolescent programme implemented by PAYDP and funded by UNFPA and Canada in Bubuashie. This is an indication that the power of community engagement and the promotion of cultural expression among young girls. Initially, the Yole Girls’ Club provided a platform for
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Honorable Daniel Omaboe’s involvement with the PAYDP programme in Bubuashie, initiated by Honorable David Abalo in 2019, highlights the vital role of community leaders in promoting positive change and empowerment among young girls and men. Over the course of three years, Honorable Omaboe and his team have worked closely with the PAYDP programme funded by
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Akua Yeboah’s account sheds light on the significant impact of the PAYDP program funded by UNFPA and Canada in Krabonso, Kintampo District. Akua was part of the Parent Advocacy Network (PARENTS NETWORK) a group of parents who provided support to the adolescent girls in the community and also to reach out to other parents. Before
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Mary, a resident of Nmamonaa in Bukom, Greater Accra, found herself at a very important stage in her life. She joined the Adolescent Girls Programme funded by UNFPA and Canada. Initially engaged in learning dressmaking, she was not dedicated to learning dressmaking, and that prevented her from completing her training, leaving her idle at home.
Martha joined the Adolescent girls programme in 2020 at the age 16 years. Her mother suffering from dwarfism was neglected by her husband and this made her lack any form of support from her family. The community therefore led by the Assembly member took over her upbringing and paid for her schooling, food, and transport
Dylis Kyei’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of initiatives like The Adolescent Girls Program initiated and funded by the UNFPA and Canada in empowering young individuals and fostering positive change within communities. Joining the program at 19 years and now 23 years old, Dylis found herself at a crossroads, not actively engaged in any productive
Abena Hawa’s journey from being a teenage mother and school dropout to becoming a facilitator empowering other young girls is truly inspiring. Her story reflects the transformative impact of programs like the Adolescent Girls Programme funded by UNFPA and Canada in empowering marginalized youth. Initially, Abena Hawa learned about the PAYDP programme through a friend
