The Executive Director of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Abdul-Rashid Safian, has emphasized the importance of prioritizing girls’ education to unlock their full potential and contribute to the development of their communities and families.
Speaking at the CAMFED Ghana 2025 conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business, Madam Safian, noted that educating girls has numerous benefits, including delayed marriage, healthier children and increased economic empowerment.
According to her, CAMFED Ghana is working to eradicate poverty and inequalities through girls’ education and young women empowerment.
She stated that the organization currently supports 781 marginalized young women across various public tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Madam Safian expressed concern about the challenges faced by girls, including early marriages, lack of support from families, and societal expectations.
She explained that when women are given the opportunity to education, they can nurture themselves and others.
“One thing that stands out for them is that when you educate a woman, their marriage is delayed, and they can give birth to very healthy children”, she noted.
She disclosed that the organization engage parents and families to understand what the programme is all about to enable them garner support for the young women.
The Executive Director indicated that CAMFED Ghana’s efforts have made a significant impact in promoting girls’ education and empowering young women.
She reiterated that the organisation’s support package covers tuition, accommodation, stipends, and other academic-related expenses, enabling young women to pursue their education without financial constraints.
Mr. Frank Asiedu, Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate at the Ministry of Education, emphasized the importance of collective efforts in eliminating early marriage among young girls.
According to him, the Ministry of Education was working closely with the Ministry of Gender and other stakeholders to eliminate early marriage and promote girls’ education.
Mr. Asiedu revealed that the Ministry has policies in place to support organizations that promote education, particularly girl-child education.
He noted that the government need to work closely with organizations like CAMFED Ghana to eliminate girl-child early marriage, which calls for a collective effort to ensure that we help children have education.
He re-affirmed that the Ministry’s efforts to promote girls’ education and prevent early marriage are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of young girls and their communities.
He stressed that by working together with stakeholders, the Ministry aims to create a supportive environment that encourages girls to pursue their education and reach their full potential.
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