UNITED WAY GHANA APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER

Table of Contents:

1. PRU Climate Action Project: United Way Ghana organizes Environmental Sustainability Club orientation for students in Chorkor.
2. PRU Climate Action Project: United Way Ghana facilitates NHIS Registration for 200 Adults and 100 children in Chorkor.
3. Students of La Emmaus Cluster of Schools engage on Field Trip to Academic City University College on the Vivo Energy Ghana Green4Clean Project
4. United Way Ghana’s Executive Director, Ms. Faustina Abbey, participates in the African University of Communications and Business’s Career Fair in Accra
5. United Way Ghana and Henkel Mentoring Session for Youth Empowerment Project Participants Commences

PRU Climate Action Project: United Way Ghana organizes Environmental Sustainability Club orientation for students in Chorkor.

The United Way Ghana team facilitated an orientation session for the Environmental Club members of Chemunaa Basic School, Mamprobi South 4 Basic School, Chorkor Presby Basic School, St. George’s Anglican Basic School, and St. Moses School, which are the schools participating in the environmental sustainability aspect of the PRU Climate Action project. The orientation session is an opportunity for the students to gain knowledge of the scope of the club activities that they will be engaged with over the duration of the project.

United Way Ghana and Prudential Life Insurance Ghana believe that children are important agents in ensuring the sustainability of the environment, and the school clubs are design to stimulate the interest in recycling and upcycling and promoting health and wellbeing of the society.

PRU Climate Action Project: United Way Ghana facilitates NHIS Registration for 200 Adults and 100 children in Chorkor.

 In April, the United Way Ghana facilitated the registration of 200 adults and 100 children in Chorkor community on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to help promote access to healthcare services for residents of this deprived community whenever it is needed. The registration, which is part of the outlined goals of the PRU Climate Action project, was carried out by staff of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

The registration which was hosted by the Pentecost Church Chorkor, placed keen emphasis on pregnant women and the elderly. The team also provided Mosquito Treated Nets to pregnant women and the aged within the community, which will further achieve the aims of the health advocacy to protect the target beneficiaries in the community. There was also a health education session facilitated by the team from the Ghana Health Service, Accra Metropolitan Office, Accra.

A big thank you to Prudential Life Insurance Ghana for funding this impactful project, and to National Health Insurance Authority for facilitating the process.

Students of La Emmaus Cluster of Schools engage on Field Trip to Academic City University College on the Vivo Energy Ghana Green4Clean Project

As part of their Environmental Sustainability Club activities, our learners from La Emmaus Cluster of Schools visited Academic City University College, on a field trip to learn about environmental sustainability technologies and engage with staff and students in speed session mentoring. The focus on the was on Renewable Energy, and the students were able to learn firsthand and see the practical applications of clean, sustainable energy solutions. 

This activity is part of the programs lined up for the students under the Green4Clean Initiative funded by Vivo Energy Ghana. It was an eye opening activity for the students, and exposed them to the variety of opportunities open to STEM professionals on their career journeys.

United Way Ghana’s Executive Director, Ms. Faustina Abbey, participates in the African University of Communications and Business’s Career Fair in Accra

The United Way Ghana Executive Director, Ms. Faustina Abbey, was at the African University of Communications and Business Career Fair 2025, where she facilitated a panel session on the theme: "Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment: Career Readiness." She co-facilitated this panel session with distinguished speakers such as Portia Gabor, Journalist at TV3 Ghana, and Dr. David Olaga, Partner at The Law Office of Kwainoe.She highlighted the efficient United Way Ghana's volunteering system which facilitates about 500 volunteer-community engagement targeting the skills and areas of interest of the volunteers to ensure effective volunteering experience. United Way Ghana is committed to building resilient communities through continued engagement of skilled volunteers, ensuring a rich experience for both the volunteers and the communities.

United Way Ghana and Henkel Mentoring Session for Youth Empowerment Project Participants Commences

We had an incredible kickoff to our Henkel Project Mentoring Sessions with an inspiring Introductory Online Mentoring Session! Facilitated by our passionate Executive Director, Ms. Faustina Abbey, the session set the tone for an empowering journey ahead for all participants. Ms. Abbey shared key insights on business plan development and making the most of the mentorship opportunities. This initiative, which is supported by Henkel, is focused on youth empowerment and development, skills building, supporting boosting confidence, and nurturing the next generation of leaders. We are proud to be supporting young talents on their journey toward success!