Pamela Bridgewater Project urges stakeholders to join outreach programme on teenage pregnancy
Pamela Bridgewater Project urges stakeholders to "channel their advocacy efforts towards outreach programmes aimed at curbing the growing trend of teenage pregnancy among 'kayayei' (head porters)." This appeal was made by Yahaya Alhassan, the founder of Kunata Voluntary Organisation, at Mamobi during an Eid al-Fitr welfare outreach programme organised for kayayei to mark the end of Ramadan.
Mr. Alhassan expressed concern over reports of exploitation and teenage pregnancy among young female head porters. He commended the relationship between kayayei and market women in Kejetia and Makola Market, urging them to counsel young girls against teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. He also called on the media and NGOs operating in northern Ghana to intensify awareness campaigns. The programme included music and dance activities, and food, drinks, sanitary pads, and baby diapers were distributed.
Kwalebu Fuseina Sulemana, the event organiser, educated participants on the dangers of teenage pregnancy and the importance of reporting and preventing all forms of abuse. She also expressed appreciation to John Mahama for his efforts to make sanitary pads more affordable and accessible for female students in senior high schools. The outreach is part of the Pamela Bridgewater Project's ongoing efforts to empower vulnerable women and girls through education, advocacy, and community support initiatives.
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The Pamela Bridgewater Project is calling on stakeholders to support outreach efforts- focusing on teenage pregnancy among young female head porters. Advocates hope to address the vulnerability of these young women- but what challenges will they face?
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