Foundation For Environmental Watch

Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations in Ghana

As the world marks 80 years of the United Nations, the Ghana CSOs Platform on (Quality Education) joins the global family in uphold our commitment to the power of under the theme, “Education Shapes the Future.”

is more than a right. It is the bridge to , , and . When we invest in learning, we invest in human potential and a for all.

Together with partners United Nations STAR-Ghana Foundation Foundation For Environmental Watch Young Visionary Leaders Ghana , we continue to advocate for inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education that leaves no learner behind, because the classrooms we strengthen today, will shape the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

Empowering in and

Madam Lawrencia Doe participated in the 2-day SISTARS Project Gender Mainstreaming Training and Action Plan Development Workshop, organized by the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), University of Ghana.

This important focused on assessing institutional efforts at gender mainstreaming in STEM and developing innovative strategies to advance women’s leadership.

Madam Doe’s participation in the workshop reflects the Foundation For Environmental Watch commitment to promoting , , and within the STEM and .

Digital Safety & SRH Advocacy Training for Young Advocates.

We’re excited to share that Naa Yemoteley Limbrains, a dedicated member of the Program Team, represented Foundation For Environmental Watch in a 2-day “Digital Safety and SRH Advocacy Workshop” organized by the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR).

This was designed to strengthen the resilience and of , empowering them to share safe, credible, and youth-friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information — while protecting themselves and their peers in the digital space.

Day 1 focused on Digital Safety, led by Miss Georgette Kissi from the University of Ghana, Legon University of Ghana, who shared powerful insights on online protection, privacy, and responsible digital engagement.

Day 2 centered on SRHR Content Creation, facilitated by Mrs. Dorcas M. Aggrey from UNFPA Ghana who guided participants on crafting , -centered, and engaging messages for and .

Key Takeaways:
1. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to secure your online accounts.
2. Avoid saving passwords in browsers.
3. Create a Family Safety Word to prevent scams.
4. Explore available SRHR and GBV support platforms such as: YENKASA Toll-Free Line: 0800202010, Orange Support Center (GBV): 0800111222, MSI Call Center: 0800208585, You Must Know (YMK) App, Flow App, Young and Wise Africa website.
5. Use social media responsibly: create awareness, share verified facts, and connect peers to credible SRHR services.
6. Always know your audience and use accurate data and not assumptions.

This training strengthens FEW’s commitment to building digitally safe and informed youth advocates who can drive conversations around health, rights, and online safety in our communities.

Ongoing: Strengthening Inclusion Through Rights-Based Tools.

The Executive Director, Kekesi Defoe and two Program Team members, Gifty and Regina Amarh are in a 3-day strategic Review Workshop in Koforidua, Eastern Region, on the development of Gender and Human Rights-Based Information, Education & Communication (IE&C) Materials, Guidelines, SOPs, and Peer Engagement Manuals for Vulnerable Populations.

The Implementating Partners on the OVP Project under the Global Fund were tasked to review the various documents put together by volunteers a week ago. This is to ensure a collective, inclusive and people-centered responses to public health challenges in Ghana.

This workshop was organized by Ghana HIV&AIDS Network (GHANET)