#YAP: Optimizing Skill Acquisition Through the Youth Adaptation Programme

The internet has revolutionised education and training in the information era. The internet has made possible an infinite number of educational possibilities, thanks to its wealth of available online resources, courses, and platforms. Many young people, however, still have difficulty making the most of the internet for educational purposes. If we want to unlock the…

Starlight Foundation Unveils Groundbreaking “Youth Adaptation Programme (YAP)” to Empower the Next Generation

Young people throughout the world are leading the way in these demanding actions, whether they are fighting on the streets, advocating in their schools, or directly petitioning organizations and governments. Our work for the community, children, and women, in general, would not be possible without the involvement of young people who volunteer to run these…

#LetHerKnow: Promoting Menstrual Hygiene and Access to Sanitary Products is a Collaborative Effort to Empower Girls

Menstruation presents significant challenges for girls worldwide, including in Ghana, where approximately 95% of girls occasionally miss school due to this natural process (Mahon et al., 2012). The lack of adequate sanitary pads, and facilities, cultural beliefs associating menstruation with uncleanness, discomfort, pain, and the risk of social ridicule contribute to the barriers girls face…

#LetHerKnow: Addressing Period Poverty and Promoting Menstrual Hygiene Education

It is time to shift our mindset and take concrete actions regarding menstruation. Our extensive visits to various schools have revealed a distressing reality: there are girls who have never encountered a sanitary pad, let alone used one. The Starlight Foundation, in collaboration with Adamfo Ghana and Wings Of Support, is actively working to introduce…