UNITED WAY GHANA OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Table of Contents:

1. United Way Ghana and the Riedman Family Implement the 18th Edition of the Nyansapo Scholarship Project in Eastern Region, Ghana
2. United Way Ghana Commemorates International Day of the Girl Child in Tinkong, Eastern Region, Ghana
3. United Way Ghana Executive Director, Ms. Faustina Abbey, attends Women Uniting for Good Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
4. Henkel and United Way Ghana organizes Youth Empowerment Seminar for Young People in Accra and Kumasi

United Way Ghana and the Riedman Family Implement the 18th Edition of the Nyansapo Scholarship Project in Eastern Region, Ghana

United Way Ghana with support from the Riedman Family implemented the 18th edition of the Nyansapo Scholarship Program to 90 selected students from 6 schools – Tinkong M/A Basic School, Tinkong Presby School, Tinkong SDA School, St. Paul's Methodist School, Otariso Basic School, and Nyame Bekyere Basic School – all in Tinkong, Eastern Region, Ghana. This scholarship initiative supported the students with school uniforms, bags, textbooks, exercise books, stationeries, and shoes, required to making learning more accessible for these children. The beneficiaries were selected following a rigorous needs assessment.

We also hosted a parents’ sensitization session for guardians of the beneficiaries, which was facilitated by the representative of the Ghana Education Service. This session was critical to acquiring parental support in ensuring the proper use of these scholarship materials for the effective learning of the children.

United Way Ghana Commemorates International Day of the Girl Child in Tinkong, Eastern Region, Ghana

In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, United Way Ghana with support from the Riedman Family, organized a speed mentoring session with 220 female students from 6 schools - Tinkong M/A Basic School, Tinkong Presby School, Tinkong SDA School, St. Paul's Methodist School, Otariso Basic School, and Nyame Bekyere Basic School – all in Tinkong, Eastern Region, Ghana. 

In line with this year’s theme, Girls’ Vision for the Future, the speed mentoring session also included a panel discussion on personal development, leadership, and the development of a vision board which was led by Ms. Faustina Abbey, Executive Director of United Way Ghana; Ms. Gifty Eshun, Ghana Education Service; and Madam Hannah, Teacher at Otariso Basic School.

The 220 participants were also gifted with packs of sanitary pads during the event. 

United Way Ghana Executive Director, Ms. Faustina Abbey, attends Women Uniting for Good Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

In October, the United Way Ghana Executive Director, MS. Faustina Abbey, attended the Women Uniting for Good Conference which hosted by United Way Worldwide for over 217 non-profit leaders and executives. The event provided valuable platform for networking, learning, and collaboration, equipping leaders with new insights and strategies to drive positive change.

Henkel and United Way Ghana organizes Youth Empowerment Seminar for Young People in Accra and Kumasi 

Henkel, in partnership with United Way Ghana, organized the Youth Empowerment Seminar, which took place in Accra from the 23rd to 25th of October and in Kumasi from the 29th to 31st of October. These seminars marked the beginning of a one-year Youth Mentorship and Business Incubation Program aimed at providing young people in Ghana with the skills, resources, and guidance they need to unlock their potential and succeed in the competitive business world.

These seminars in Accra and Kumasi offered practical training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and networking platforms to 100 young participants aged 18-30 years, who were selected following a competitive application process based on the outlined criteria. This initiative, which is part of Henkel's global commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability, was aimed at uplifting the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators in Ghana.

The Henkel and United Way Ghana Youth Empowerment Seminar comprised of sessions on Self-Discovery and Personal Development, Financial Literacy, Leadership, Idea Development, Business Development and Marketing, Career Guidance and Professional Development, Digital Literacy and Cyber Awareness, Social Responsibility and Community Engagement, and Resilience and Adaptability. These topics were strategically selected to build the participants capacity, foster business ideation, and promote professionalism to ensure participants can develop themselves and their businesses and/or career to contribute adequately to the development of their communities.