Asana Foundation has completed two major stakeholder engagements at the Adentan and Madina District Assemblies as part of its structured preparations toward its official launch in the first quarter of 2026.

The sessions brought together representatives from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), the Ministry of Education, the Girl-Child Education Directorate, and other key partners to support a coordinated approach to improving access to quality education for girls from disadvantaged communities.

Hosted separately by the two district assemblies, the meetings provided an opportunity for Asana Foundation to introduce its mission: to break socio-cultural and systemic barriers through mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and access to critical resources, and to present highlights of its five-year strategic plan.

The plan outlines targeted interventions, including mentoring, school retention and reintegration, policy advocacy, community engagement, and resource mobilisation aimed at expanding opportunities for young women across Ghana.

Participants reviewed strategy documents and a presentation detailing the Foundation’s vision of “a society in which every young woman has the opportunity to attain excellent education and live a brighter life in dignity.”

Stakeholders expressed strong interest in future collaboration, noting the alignment between the Foundation’s approach and existing government frameworks promoting equitable access to education.

Founder and Executive Director of Asana Foundation, Madam Ayisha Malik Kamara, noted that empowering the girl child is essential to narrowing social inequality and advancing social justice, as it enables young women to question their circumstances and advocate for positive change.

She continued: “It is the main aim of the Foundation’s work, which includes giving girls better access to the resources they need to succeed,” she said.

She added that girl-child education should go beyond getting girls into school.

“It must ensure that they learn in a safe environment, complete all levels of education, gain the skills to compete in the job market, develop confidence and life skills, make informed decisions, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.”

The Foundation expressed appreciation to the district assemblies for hosting the sessions and acknowledged the leadership of DOVVSU, the Ministry of Education, and the Girl-Child Education Directorate for their continued partnership.

The engagements mark the beginning of a long-term collaboration that will support beneficiary identification, community sensitisation, mentoring, policy advocacy, and the reintegration of girls whose education has been interrupted due to socio-economic barriers.