Prior to the official launch of the FAWE Ghana Stragetic Plan and the Mastercard Foundation Phase II Programme, the Ghana Chapter of the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE-Ghana), and the FAWE Africa Board Members, engaged the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, in discussions on strengthening gender-inclusive education and skills development for marginalized youth.

The team outlined the organization’s long-standing commitment to promoting access to quality education, particularly for girls and disadvantaged groups.

It also highlighted the organization’s decade-long scholarship programme across Africa, which has supported young boys and girls in secondary and tertiary education.

Discussions also touched on the importance of data-driven policy decisions, including tracking gender demographics from birth to better inform future interventions.

The Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended FAWE’s efforts and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating on initiatives that enhance educational access for vulnerable groups.

She emphasized the need for gender balance in advocacy efforts, noting that while empowering girls remains a priority, ensuring equal opportunities for boys is equally essential.

She further underscored the government’s commitment to expanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key driver of youth employment and economic empowerment.

She noted that under Ghana’s human capital development strategy, enhancing access to quality education especially for marginalized groups is a top priority.

As part of its expanded initiative, FAWE has introduced a bridging programme in collaboration with partner universities, called the FAWE MasterCard Programme, to prepare students for academic and vocational success.

This initiative is a significant advancement in equipping over 1,100 young individuals in Ghana, particularly girls, for leadership roles in a swiftly changing world characterized by innovation and transformation.

Also in attendance was the Chief Director, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, who reiterated the Ministry’s dedication to bridging educational gaps and promoting skills development for all.