Author Archive: Dennis Darko
EDUCATION ON CHILD RIGHTS AND PROTECTION AT CALVARY METHODIST CHURCH- DUAYAW NKWANTA ON THE 23RD JUNE, 2024
On 23rd June,2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development organized a sensitization program for Calvary Methodist church on child rights and protection. The session utilized flashcards from the Child Protection (CP) toolkits to make the learning process interactive and engaging.The congregation actively participated by sharing their thoughts, asking insightful questions, and contributing to […]
SENSITIZATION PROGRAM ON TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND BACK -TO – SCHOOL -5TH JUNE, 2024
On 5th June, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development organized a school-based education and sensitization program on teenage pregnancy and the importance of returning to school, in Islamic Basic Schools at Terchire and Duayaw Nkwanta . The initiative was part of the UNICEF-sponsored ISS program and aimed to address the rising cases […]
PROMOTING CHILD OBEDIENCE IN SCHOOLS: INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT M/A BASIC SCHOOL- KOFORIDUA AND R/C BASIC SCHOOL AT AFRISIPA ON THE 4TH JUNE, 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in the Tano North Municipality recently held an interactive program on the topic of child obedience in two Schools. The session brought together students and teachers from various schools to foster respectful and disciplined behavior among children.Using flashcards from the child protection toolkits, facilitators engaged participants in […]
PROMOTING CHILD OBEDIENCE IN SCHOOLS: INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT M/A BASIC SCHOOL- KOFORIDUA AND R/C BASIC SCHOOL AT AFRISIPA ON THE 4TH JUNE, 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in the Tano North Municipality recently held an interactive program on the topic of child obedience in two schools. The session brought together students and teachers from various schools to foster respectful and disciplined behavior among children. Using flashcards from the child protection toolkits, facilitators engaged participants […]
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY SENSITIZATION PROGRAM
On the 29th May, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, in collaboration with GHS through the ISS fund, organized a sensitization program on Menstrual Hygiene Day for African Faith Basic School. The event focused on educating female students, particularly at the JHS level, about menstrual hygiene and health. As part of the […]
ADOLESCENT AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SENSITIZATION PROGRAM HELD IN FOUR SCHOOLS IN THE TANO NORTH MUNICIPALITY
The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in the Tano North Municipality recently organized an interactive sensitization program on Adolescent and Personal Hygiene for students in four public schools, from the 21st May – 23rd May, 2024 the names of the schools are Presbyterian Basic School- Tanoso, Roman Catholic Basic School – Tanoso, Presbyterian […]
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV)
On the 11th May, 2024, students at the Presbyterian Midwifery training School were educated on gender-based violence (GBV) with a focus on its causes, types, and impacts on individuals and communities. The program emphasized recognizing GBV in various forms, including physical, emotional, and economic abuse, as well as sexual violence. Training covered legal frameworks and […]
SENSITIZATION ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) AND CHILD PROTECTION IN CHURCHES ON THE 6TH AND 20TH APRIL, 2024
Gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection are critical issues that require collective action. Why the department of social welfare and community development and NCCE collaborated to educate these churches at Duayaw Nkwanta, namely; ICGC ,Calvary Charismatic Church, and Holy Ghost Vineyard Church. Educating the congregation emphasizes the role of families and communities in safeguarding children […]
SENSITIZATION OF THREE COMMUNITIES ON DRUG ABUSE
On the 23rd April, 2024, an impactful education and sensitization program on drug abuse was carried out in three communities namely, Subrisu No.2, Mankraho and Baffokrom. The session aimed to address the causes, effects, consequences, and solutions to the growing issue of drug misuse in society.Key Highlights of the Program