The Ghanaian not-for-profit organization Marvic Global Foundation has partnered with the chiefs and elders of Suhum Okanta and the Suhum Health Directorate to establish an adolescent girls’ club.
The club aims to raise awareness about teenage pregnancy and drug abuse in the community and surrounding areas, addressing issues that have seen a dramatic rise across the country.
As part of its responsibilities, the club will be equipped to conduct outreach activities to educate young people about the dangers of teenage pregnancy and drug abuse.
The Marvic Global Foundation will also hold regular engagements with parents and guardians to emphasize their critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their children.
Speaking to the media at the launch of the Girls’ Club, Ekow Sammie Bondzie, Communications Director of Marvic Global Foundation, affirmed the organization’s commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities and other stakeholders to curb the rising trend of teenage pregnancy and drug abuse in the region and beyond.
“One major challenge to the education of these girls is the lack of access to sanitary pads. We believe that by providing support in this area, we can encourage greater school attendance and punctuality,” he said. “We will also educate them about their purpose in life and the importance of avoiding drugs such as marijuana and other harmful substances.”
In his remarks, the chief of the area, Nana Kwaku Okanta II, welcomed the initiative, expressing the community leadership’s readiness to work with the foundation to empower girls and safeguard their futures.
“It has become urgent to take decisive action against teenage pregnancy and drug abuse in our country,” he said.
“As parents, we work hard for our children’s future, but sadly, many are falling victim to these challenges. We must take bold steps before it’s too late.”
Frederick Kwame Ofosu, Health Director of the Suhum Municipal Assembly, urged parents not to neglect their responsibilities and to pay close attention to their adolescent children. He encouraged them to continuously guide their children away from drug abuse and teenage pregnancy, warning of the severe consequences for victims.
During the event, Marvic Global Foundation, founded by US-Ghanaian businessman Martin Amo-Ayesu, donated boxes of sanitary pads and other essential items to the girls.
Over the years, Amo-Ayesu has made significant contributions through the foundation, supporting prisons and underprivileged communities across Ghana
