In an effort to support girl-child education, Asaasiam Vision International (AVI), through its 'Let Girls Excel Africa’ project, has provided support to girls in the Eastern Region. This initiative aims to enhance their access to education, leadership training, career development, mentoring, and networking.
A simple but impactful event was held at the Kwahu Hwidiem Basic School on August 16th, 2025. The organization gave students opportunities for mentoring and provided them with insights into menstrual hygiene and climate resilience.
What is the Project About and What is its Rationale?
The 'Let Girls Excel' project by AVI aims to support, empower, train, and educate girls by improving their access to education, leadership programs, career development, mentoring, and networking. It also seeks to provide health education, menstrual health support, education on climate resilience, and access to information and communication technology.
As an organization, AVI firmly believes that investing in girls is essential not only for their individual well-being but also for the overall prosperity of Ghana and Africa. AVI recognizes that girls face numerous barriers to accessing quality education, mentoring, career support, menstrual hygiene products, and networking opportunities.
To address this, the organization has dedicated resources to overcome these challenges. The project empowers girls to unlock their full potential and become the prosperous leaders of tomorrow. It was developed to enable underprivileged girls in deprived communities across Ghana to excel and contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.
Beneficiaries
The project leads—Madam Theresa Frempomaa Somuah (Programme Lead), Mr. Donald Didie, and Mrs. Alodier Didie (Program Patrons)—seek to support girls aged 10 to 22. The project focuses on those in Ghana and across Africa who face barriers to education, menstrual hygiene challenges due to a lack of products, limited health education, a lack of career mentoring, leadership opportunities, and exposure to digital technology.
By empowering these young girls, especially those from underserved or marginalized communities, the 'Let Girls Excel Africa' project aims to create a foundation for their future success and well-being.
In addition to the direct benefits for the girls, the project envisions a community-wide impact. As girls gain education and skills, their confidence grows, and they become agents of positive change. This contributes to local development, economic growth, and social progress. Strengthening opportunities for girls leads to healthier, more resilient communities and a stronger future for all.
Stakeholder Remarks
The founder, Dr. Joseph Asare, stated in his opening remarks that serving girls well begins with understanding their unique needs and mapping out strategies to address them. "I believe empowering girls starts with truly listening to their voices and understanding the unique challenges they face," he stated.
He added that Asaasiam Vision International uses this knowledge to collaborate closely with needy but brilliant girls to design solutions that directly address their needs. "This project represents a crucial milestone in dismantling the obstacles that limit girls’ potential, helping them grow into confident and resilient leaders. I am proud to be part of an initiative that supports a generation of girls ready to innovate, lead, and build a more just and promising future for all,” he emphasized.
The Headmistress of Kwahu Hwidiem Basic School, Madam Udoh Gladys, and a teacher, Jebrila Mohammed, expressed their gratitude to AVI for the impactful program. Madam Udoh used the opportunity to appeal to all stakeholders to support the program through donations in cash or in kind and to participate in future projects. Furthermore, she charged the students to seize the opportunity to better their lives.
AVI has done its part. The clarion call for further support to help the organization enlarge its operations and reach more underserved girls has been made. It is hoped that relevant stakeholders and all who support girl-child education and empowerment will help expand the project across the country.
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