Kadjebi: The Church of Pentecost in the Kadjebi District, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), organized an event aimed at inspiring and empowering girls to become leaders of change within their communities, even when faced with challenges.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event, part of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebrations, attracted over 200 students and teachers from 11 Junior High Schools across the Kadjebi East and West Circuits. The event was themed 'The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis' and combined spiritual reflection, educational advocacy, leadership training, and health awareness to emphasize the importance of holistic development for girls.
Rev. Samuel Ohene Abeka, the Kadjebi District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost, drew upon lessons from Jeremiah 1:5 to remind the girls that their existence and potential are divinely ordained. He encouraged them to walk confidently, develop strong values, and not allow societal challenges to limit their dreams or self-worth.
Mrs. Emma Asilevi Zottor, the District Girl Child Coordinator for GES-Kadjebi and a deaconess of the church, delivered the keynote address. She highlighted the unique challenges girls face, such as gender-based violence and limited access to education and healthcare, particularly in rural areas. She commended the strength and resilience of girls who continue to excel despite these challenges and urged them to be proactive in leading change.
Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Kadjebi Health Directorate participated in the event to educate attendees on breast health. Midwives Madam Evelyn Damankah and Madam Stella Agyeiwaa conducted an informative session on breast cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of seeking medical attention. They provided demonstrations and facilitated open dialogue to dispel myths about breast cancer and taught the girls how to perform self-examinations.
The organizers characterized the event as more than a one-day program, describing it as a movement for transformation. Through the collaboration of faith, education, and health advocacy, the girls were reminded of their value and encouraged to emerge as changemakers in their communities.
The International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually on October 11, was established by the United Nations in 2011 to raise awareness about the challenges girls face worldwide, particularly in areas such as access to education, gender-based violence, and child marriage.
