In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Youth Harvest Foundation Ghana (YHFG) hosted a transformative event aimed at empowering 43 vulnerable girls enrolled in its Remedial Class Program.
This initiative, held at its office premises in Yikene, Bolgatanga, focused on equipping the participants with essential knowledge about various career paths and opportunities as part of YHFG’s broader mission to uplift vulnerable young girls through education.
The event was designed around this year’s theme for the International Day of the Girl Child, serving as a valuable platform for girls to explore diverse career possibilities and learn how to navigate their future career paths.
Abigail Adumolga, the Gender and Child Protection Specialist at YHFG, highlighted the importance of empowering young girls from vulnerable backgrounds in today’s rapidly evolving world.
“Empowering girls is the key to unlocking their potential and ensuring they have equal opportunities in life,” Abigail stated during the event.
She emphasized that initiatives like this equip girls with the tools necessary to envision brighter futures and pursue meaningful careers.
Beyond education, she noted that empowerment involves imparting life skills and mentorship that are crucial for their personal and professional development.
To further enrich the experience, YHFG invited highly accomplished women from various sectors in the region to share their insights and experiences with the girls.
Among the speakers was Madam Humul-Khrusum Tahiru, the founder and CEO of AquaBolg Foundation and a media practitioner at A1 Radio. Madam Tahiru inspired the participants to build self-confidence in their abilities and never undermine themselves in their pursuits. She also admonished them to take up opportunities and volunteer and learn to enhance their knowledge since everything can’t be gotten from the classroom.
Another prominent speaker, Madam Mary Azika, a health worker at the Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate, encouraged the girls to prioritize their personal hygiene and reproductive health.
Her message resonated with the audience, emphasizing the importance of self-care in their journeys toward empowerment.
The Girls Remedial School, which started in 2014 by YHFG, plays a pivotal role in providing a second chance for girls from vulnerable homes and who are prone to child marriage to rewrite their failed papers and transition to tertiary institutions. The program has been instrumental in nurturing talent and ambition among young women. During the event, participants were guided through various career paths, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), entrepreneurship, and social development roles.
The excitement among the girls was palpable, with many expressing newfound clarity regarding their futures.
Cynthia, one of the participants, shared, “This program has opened my eyes to the many opportunities available. I now know that I can become a nurse, a teacher, or even a businesswoman.”
Her sentiment reflected the impact of the event on the girls, who left with a sense of purpose and direction.
This event marks another significant milestone in YHFG’s ongoing mission to ensure that no girl is left behind, especially in the Upper East Region, where access to education and career guidance remains limited for many young girls.
With funding support from JugendPartnersschaft Ghana, a German non-profit association, YHFG’s unwavering commitment to providing educational support and career development opportunities continues to empower girls to break free from the cycle of vulnerability, paving the way for brighter futures.
Source: A1Radioonline.com | 101.1 MHz | Moses Apiah | Bolgatanga
