In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, Women in PR Ghana (WiPR) and Global Media Alliance (GMA) partnered to organize a literacy project. The initiative, “Read4Her Future” was held for pupils of the Covenant Presbyterian School, Dzorwulu, Accra.
The event brought together 60 young girls from the Covenant Presbyterian School and mentors from WiPR, GMA and the Girls Education Initiative Ghana (GEIG) to promote literacy and boost the confidence of young girls.
Read4Her Future is a literacy project aimed at empowering young girls through the transformative power of reading. The initiative seeks to address educational barriers, inspire leadership, and promote the personal and professional growth of young girls.
The initiative aligns with this year’s theme for the International Day of the Girl Child – “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” giving young girls the tools they need to shape a brighter future.
During the event, the girls were divided into seven groups, each led by a mentor who guided them through a selected GEIG book which provided inspiration and leadership insights. Following the reading, the girls were gathered for a lively Q&A session, sparking discussions on the importance of literacy and leadership.
The President of WiPR Ghana, Joyce M. Sackitey-Ahiadorme, reinforced the significance of the event. “As a group of women driven by the goal of making the world better through communication, we recognize the importance of nurturing the next generation of women. By focusing on young girls today, we are investing in the women who will lead tomorrow.”
Emma Wenani, Chief Director of GMA, highlighted the vision behind the project: “When young girls are empowered through reading, they build the confidence to communicate effectively. Encouraging them to read novels is a step toward fostering their love for learning, which will eventually extend to their academic pursuits.”
Headteacher of Covenant Presbyterian School, Evelyn Amoamah Antwi expressed appreciation for the initiative. “Initiatives like these are steps toward creating a brighter future,” she added.
As the event ended, the organizing teams—WiPR Ghana, GMA, and partner–GEIG—presented a citation of honor to Covenant Presby School for their support. They also donated books and literacy kits, including notebooks, pens, and reading guides, to further empower the girls.
“I fulfilled a dream of impacting young girls by reading to them, an experience that was both soothing and deeply rewarding. It was remarkable to witness how these bright young minds interpreted the book differently”, Yvonne Effe Faska, one of the mentors from WiPR shared her experience.
The event was supported by GEIG, Perception Management International and Fanmilk Ghana, with media partners YFM and MX24.
