The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Ghana, is providing sponsorship to approximately 781 marginalised young women enrolled in various tertiary institutions.
The beneficiaries have been selected from 44 districts across 12 regions of Ghana, guided by community reports.
CAMFED is unwavering in its commitment to enhancing girls’ education and empowering young women to emerge as leaders.
It also offers educational opportunities, skills training, and mentorship, particularly targeting girls in rural communities, through diverse programs designed to foster economic independence.
Hajia Fairuza Abdul-Rashid, the Executive Director, CAMFED, at the inauguration of the Tertiary Convening 2025 held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), underscored the importance of prioritising girls’ education to enable them to realise their full potential and contribute to national development.
Hajia Fairuza stated there were numerous advantages of educating the girl child, including the postponement of marriage, healthier offspring, and enhanced economic empowerment.
She indicated that CAMFED’s initiatives had made substantial strides in advancing girls’ education and empowering young women.
She said CAMFED was diligently working to eradicate poverty and disparities through the vehicle of girls’ education and the empowerment of young women.
The Executive Director reiterated the organisation’s comprehensive support package, which encompasses tuition, accommodation, stipends, and other academic-related expenses, thereby alleviating financial burdens and facilitating the pursuit of education.
She stated that there was a myriad of challenges faced by girls, including early marriages, insufficient familial support, and societal expectations, and emphasised that when young women were afforded educational opportunities, they could cultivate their potential and become responsible citizens.
Mr Frank Asiedu, the Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate at the Ministry of Education, stressed the need for collective efforts in eradicating early marriage among young girls.
He said the Ministry was closely collaborating with the Ministry of Gender and other stakeholders to abolish early marriage and champion girls’ education.
Mr Asiedu revealed that the Ministry had instituted policies to support organisations that advocated education, particularly girl-child education.
He urged stakeholders to unite in a concerted effort to ensure that young women received comprehensive education.
He disclosed that the Ministry had expanded its initiatives to promote girls’ education and avert early marriage, aiming to create a positive impact on the lives of young girls and their communities.
Several beneficiary young women expressed their profound gratitude to CAMFED for alleviating the financial burdens associated with their education and urged the organisation to continue its invaluable work.