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Chalom Hights empowers young girls through ElevateHer mentorship programme in Ejisu
Chalom Hights, in partnership with the Girl Child Education Unit of the Ejisu Municipality under the Ministry of Education, has organised ElevateHer Mass Mentorship Programme, for Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) students across the Municipality.
The multi-faceted initiative brought together young girls in an engaging and transformative learning environment.
A statement issued in Accra said it was designed to equip them with forward-looking knowledge and practical skills essential for their personal and professional development.
The programme was delivered in two distinct phases, combining theoretical exposure with hands-on training to ensure a holistic learning experience for participants.
The first phase focused on thought leadership and awareness-building, introducing students to emerging global concepts such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and its relevance in today’s evolving digital landscape.
It said participants were guided on how to leverage technology to their advantage, while also gaining valuable insights into the importance of maintaining focus, discipline, and intentionality at a critical stage in their academic and personal journeys.
The statement indicated that the second phase transitioned into practical skills development, where participants were introduced to creative vocational skills including beads and fascinators making.
This component was aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and self-reliance among the students, equipping them with tools to create value both immediately and in the future.
It said the students also benefited from the contribution of Ms Abigail Boakye, a teacher in the Ejisu Municipality, and the 2025 Best Differentiated Learning Teacher.
She played a key role in supporting the organisation of the initiative and engaged directly with students, sharing practical insights on adaptive learning, personal development, and the importance of embracing individual strengths within the educational journey.
It said a dedicated session was organised for female teachers within the municipality on the theme: ‘Give to Gain.’
The session created a reflective and empowering space for educators to explore the impact of mentorship, leadership, and intentional investment in others.
Participants were encouraged to recognise the value of nurturing the next generation while embracing continuous personal and professional growth.
Ms Rita Adu Boateng, Founder of Chalom Hights, underscored the importance of early mentorship and exposure.
“At Chalom Hights, we believe that empowering young girls goes beyond inspiration. It requires equipping them with the right knowledge, mindset, and practical skills,” she underlined.
“Through ElevateHer, we are intentionally shaping a generation of young women who are confident, focused, and prepared to take on leadership roles in the future,” she added.
Addressing the female teachers, she underscored the transformative power of giving, noting that the influence of educators extended far beyond the classroom.
“When you give your time, your knowledge, and your guidance, you are not only shaping individual lives, but you are also building a legacy,” she stated.
Ms Rita Korley, Programmes Director of Chalom Hights, said “This programme is designed to bridge the gap between knowledge and application.”
She noted by combining digital awareness with hands-on skills training, they were ensuring that these young girls were not only informed but also empowered to take actionable steps towards building sustainable and successful futures. –GNA
Medical Doctor and dietician, Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, has urged women to take greater responsibility for their lifestyle choices, particularly their eating habits and levels of physical activity, to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.
According to her, although, some breast cancer risk factors, such as family history and certain reproductive factors, may not be within an individual’s control, lifestyle choices offer an opportunity for people to take preventive action.
She made this known during a talk on the topic: “Role of diet in breast cancer prevention” organised by Times Ladies Association of the New Times Corporation, publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, in Accra on Thursday.
The event themed “Breast Cancer Awareness- Promoting Early Detection, Healthy Eating and Prevention.” 
She noted that having a risk factor did not automatically mean a person would develop breast cancer, but could increase the likelihood of developing the disease compared with someone without that particular risk factor.
“Having close relatives who have had breast cancer, particularly a mother, sister or daughter, may increase the risk, although not everyone with a family history will develop the disease,” Dr Asare opined. Read More.
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A group of compassionate friends from Innovation Gospel Impact last Friday visited the management, teachers and learners of the Street Academy in Accra.
The visit was to interact to get a deeper insight into the operations of the Academy that houses hundreds of street and underprivileged children and find ways to support them.
The team was led by Rev. Dr Isaac Apenteng Yeboah, a former Director for West African Mailbox Club and Director for Prisons Support Foundation, and Rev. Dale Sutherland from Washington DC.
The call, according to the visitors was occasioned by reports about the struggles of the Academy despite the occasional support it enjoys from individuals and some corporate entities.
Briefing them, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, Dr Ataa Lartey, thanked them for the concern showed, indicating that “this is a major boost for both teachers and learners; knowing that their plight is known by people outside their premises.”
According Dr Lartey, the Academy had planned to undertake a number of project to enhance teaching and learning and also procure facilities for the children with keen interest in sports but had to shelve those plans for lack of finance.
He told the team that their biggest concerns were the monthly utility bills that takes a toll on their finances.
“We have a piece of land we planned to turn into an astro turf pitch to train the younger ones whose interests lies in making a career out of football, however, we have been unable to commence because there is no money now,” he said.
Dr Lartey expressed gratitude to the teachers who have dedicated their lives to training these children, rather than going for well-paying jobs and hoped that with time, their conditions of engagement would improve.
Moved by the plight of the Academy, the group donated a cash amount of Gh₵3,000 to settle its water bills.
They described as unfortunate the conditions of learners and teachers of the Academy and pledged to continuously support their operations to realize the dream to build a better future for the unfortunate children.
The group offered to support the school with its monthly utility bills, feeding and staff allowance and urged the Academy staff to remain in constant touch with them.
The Street Academy is located at the Accra Art Center and offers brilliant but needy the chance to pursue their educational dreams by enrolling them in public schools with others offered training in sports and cultural activities.
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