CAMFED Ghana marked a significant milestone today with a Scholars Programme Partner Meeting at the Lancaster Hotel in Accra, celebrating a decade-long partnership with the MasterCard Foundation.
The event highlighted the impactful collaboration aimed at empowering academically gifted young women in rural communities.
Key Points from the Event:
- Partnership Achievements: Fairuza Safian, National Director of CAMFED Ghana, underscored the partnership’s success in providing comprehensive support to young women. This support has enabled access to secondary and tertiary education, nurturing future leaders within CAMFED’s operational regions.
- Program Goals: The Scholars Programme aimed to support 4,000 girls through senior high school and 2,000 young women through tertiary education. It focused on equipping them with the skills needed for leadership roles.
- Annual Summits: Safian highlighted the importance of CAMFED Ghana’s annual research and learning summits, which foster collaboration and learning among stakeholders. These summits have been instrumental in refining and enhancing the Scholars Programme.
- Gratitude: Safian expressed gratitude to the MasterCard Foundation, Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, partner institutions in secondary and tertiary education, scholars, and parents for their unwavering support and confidence in CAMFED Ghana.
- Community Impact: Yapeiwura Dr. A.B.T. Zakariah, Chief of Yapei Traditional Area, commended CAMFED and the MasterCard Foundation for their profound impact on the lives of young women in rural communities.
- Future Strategies: Christian Z. Agbebo, Programmes Manager at CAMFED Ghana, outlined the strategic plan for 2024-2029. This plan aims to reach 5 million young women, focusing on education, financial support, and leadership development.
Conclusion: The CAMFED Ghana and MasterCard Foundation partnership stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment for young women across Ghana. It continues to pave the way for inclusive education and sustainable development, driving positive change in communities.
