First female speaker of UBIDS youth parliament donates learning materials to girls in Bamahu Primary School

The first female Speaker of the Youth Parliament at the SDD University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), Ida Alira Adiyone has donated educational materials to girls at Bamahu Primary School in the Wa Municipality.

The donation was in commemoration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child under the theme, "Girls' Vision for the Future."

The Speaker, a political science undergraduate student at UBIDS, donated 20 exercise books and 24 pencils to 44 girls at the school as part of her efforts to support and empower girls in their pursuit of education.

Ida stressed that even small gestures can make a lasting difference as she recalled how she was supported during her time in Senior High School and how it motivated her to give back in a “little but mighty way.”

“I have been fortunate to be supported in my lifetime during my education at the Senior High School. I was able to get support from CAMFED when I was in Form 3, so I asked myself this morning, ‘it is International Day of the Girl Child, what can I do to give back to society, what can I do to support a girl child?’ because I have been empowered in one way or the other,” she said.

The Akurase Mpuntuo Foundation mentee expressed belief that one does not need to wait until they have achieved great success to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Ms. Alira, who is also a trainee of Plan International Ghana and the National Youth Authority, stressed the importance of education in bridging the gender disparity that still affects girls, particularly in rural areas.

She noted that simple acts such as donating a book or pencil, fixing a uniform, or teaching a girl, are powerful ways to empower girls to pursue education and reach their full potential.

“We can all contribute to the success of the girl child when we donate an exercise book, a pencil, or even fix a button,” she noted.

The girls at the Bamahu Primary School expressed gratitude for the support, with many of them excited to use the materials in their studies.

The headteacher and staff of the school also commended Youth Parliament Speaker for her generosity and leadership in championing the cause of girls’ education.

The International Day of the Girl Child is a global observance aimed at raising awareness about the challenges faced by girls around the world, and celebrating the progress made toward gender equality.