From 12th to 13th September 2026, a team from the Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana (AFJN-Ghana) visited six communities across the Tolon, Kumbungu, Sagnarigu and Savelugu districts. The visit was aimed at strengthening relationships with community members, identifying volunteers for community monitoring groups, and listening to the experiences of past beneficiaries.
Throughout the two-day visit, the team met with chiefs, women, families, and community leaders to discuss AFJN’s ongoing work and select trusted individuals who will support future monitoring activities. The warm reception received in each community reflected the strong partnership AFJN has built with local people over the years.
One message stood out everywhere the team went: families value education for their daughters and want a better future for them. Many mothers shared that access to skills training and mentorship would help them earn an income, support their children in school, and reduce the pressures that often lead to early marriage.
The visit also brought to light inspiring stories of transformation.
In Gbulahigu, a young woman who received electrical installation training through AFJN spoke emotionally about how the programme changed her life. Before the training, she was learning traditional fabric weaving and doubted whether electrical work was something a girl could do. Today, she confidently takes on electrical jobs in her community and earns at least GH₵50 a day, giving her greater independence and hope for the future.
In Kuli, the team met a mother of five daughters who shared how one opportunity had changed her family’s story. She explained that she had often been ridiculed for having only girls. However, after one of her daughters completed AFJN’s electrical training and secured work, the family’s reputation changed dramatically. Her daughter is now admired as a role model, and the proud mother hopes another of her daughters will have the opportunity to study Fashion and Designing.
The field visit reaffirmed the significant impact of AFJN’s work in empowering girls and supporting families. Communities expressed a strong desire for more opportunities in vocational skills training, particularly in Electrical Installation and Fashion and Designing, as well as livelihood support for mothers.
As AFJN continues its mission, these stories serve as a powerful reminder that when girls are given opportunities to learn and thrive, entire families and communities are transformed.
