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Songtaba in partnership with Plan International Ghana under the She Leads Ghana project engaged GYW in intergenerational dialogues aimed at promoting learning and sharing.

These engaging sessions provided GYW with valuable opportunities to have meaningful conversations, exchange experiences, and bridge generational gaps, empowering one another.

She Leads Ghana
Plan International Ghana
Adam Lamnatu

NE/R:SONGTABA SENSITIZE YOUNG WOMEN IN EAST MAMPRUSI.

A local NGO, SONGTABA in partnership with plan Ghana international under "She leads project" has organized GYW to participants in dialogue aimed at promoting learning and sharing.these engaging sessions provided GYW with valuable opportunities to have meaningful conversations, exchange experiences and bridge generational gaps and empowering one another.

The dialogue served as a platform where GYW could validate their experiences and perspectives.The engagement brought together GYW from diverse backgrounds, including students and their teacher mentors for discussions, knowledge exchange and skill development.

Some of these ladies shared their life experiences, the challenges and the hard difficulties they have gone through especially in pursuing their education.

One of these noble ladies is Fati who narrated her ordeal: coming from a Fulbe or Fulani origin, education was not the priority of her parents because she was given out for marriage at a very tender age and she has to force herself out of the family just to go and pursue her dream of becoming a journalist.She finally gained admission for her education and now she is the girls education officer.

Mr Samed of SONGTABA admonished the young ladies to be brave enough to take bold decisions that will not jeopardize their futures and make them liabilities in society.He further encouraged to take up leadership roles both in formal and informal institutions.

Most ladies including Madam Larrison Ninmaliba Beatrice,Madam Vivian Olakpah, and the moderator of the program Bakuchama Sharon who double as the president of Lamgun group encouraged the young ladies in pursuant of their dreams.

The engagement was part of SONGTABA and plan international Ghana quest in ensuring that GYW are giving the needed opportunities for them to realize their full potentials.

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This week from 3rd-6th June 2024, Songtaba Head of Programs, Policy and Campaigns is participating in an inception workshop in Nairobi in Kenya on the Scaling Care Innovation in Africa.

This initiative funded by International Development Research Center IDRC. A total of 17 innovations seeking to scale solutions that recognize, reduce and redistribute unpaid care work.

Songtaba in a consortium with CDS Africa and CLCD is leading an innovative initiative titled: Promoting Recognition for unpaid care work for carers of children with developmental disabilities( CWDDs) in Ghana

To culminate the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration, Power to Youth Ghana held a district dialogue forum on family planning acceptance and menstrual hygiene for girls.

The event gathered representatives from the Ghana Health Service, District Assembly, AGYW, religious and traditional leaders, parents, and youth leaders in the Chereponi district. 🌟 Facilitated by the district public health officer, the forum addressed myths about family planning and menstrual hygiene, encouraging acceptance and proper practices to prevent unintended pregnancies and promote health. 🩸👩‍👧‍👧



Power to Youth Ghana Global Youth Norsaac Songtaba
Power to Youth Global Gh SRHR Alliance 4 Young People Rutgers

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon for all Women and Girls, Millions of women and girls around the world are stigmatized, excluded, and discriminated against simply because they menstruate.

Let's raise our voices to demand better access to menstrual products and education for all women and girls.

We need a collective action on ensuring safety for women and girls to have access to sanitary material. Menstruation is a naturalphenomenon for all Women and Girls, Millions of women andgirls around the world are stigmatized, excluded, and discriminated against simply because they menstruate.


Plan International Ghana She Leads Ghana
ActionAid Ghana Adam Lamnatu Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Power to Youth Ghana Vibrant Village Foundation Ministry of Health, Ghana

As today marks World 2024, Let’s create awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene, reinstate the significance of access of menstrual products to all and break stigmas associated with menstruation.

Mensuration is a normal process not a taboo, we are Committed to challenging period stigma, exclusion and discrimination. .


Plan International Ghana She Leads Ghana
ActionAid Ghana Adam Lamnatu Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Ltd Vibrant Village Foundation
Ministry of Health, Ghana, Power to Youth Ghana

As today marks Menstrual Hygiene Day! 🩸 it is important for us to use this opportunity to break the silence and end the stigma around menstruation.

Menstruation is a natural and healthy part of life, yet many girls and women face shame, exclusion, and barriers to education and healthcare due to retrogressive stereotypes. It's important to support our sisters, daughters, and friends, ensuring they have the dignity and opportunities they deserve regardless of our religious, traditional, and societal harmful beliefs. 💪🏾👩🏾‍🎓🚺

END THE STIGMA NOW!!

Rutgers, Norsaac, Gh SRHR Alliance 4 Young People, Songtaba, Embassy of the Netherlands in Ghana, Power to Youth Global

This week Songtaba is participating in a two day learning and sharing meeting with practitioners under the Giving for Change project with STAR-Ghana Foundation and West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). As a community of practice we are geared towards promoting local philanthropy in our communities to bring positive change

PtY Country Exchange Learning in Ghana

Songtaba Executive Director participated in an international conference and certificate program on cooperative Engagement, building social cohesion through inclusion organized by Secretariat and The Sanneh Institute.

Congratulations Hajia Lamnatu Adam for another milestone.

Songtaba, with support from Plan International Ghana under the Women Voice and Leadership Programme made a visit to Zugu, a community in the Kumbungu District to check in with the VSLA group in the community and also introduce them to the VSLA 2.0 model, the discussion included the women talking about the benefits and challenges of the group for the past two years.

After two years being in a VSLA group, the women in the Zugu community shared their experiences;

According to the members, saving money was a challenge for them individually before they joined the group which hindered their ability to provide the basic necessities for themselves and their kids. However after Joining the group they have been able to save and can take care of their children and emergency cases, and even go further to take loan from the group .

Being part of the group makes them feel a sense of belonging, they have found a community of friends and sisters that they can rely on for advice than individuals.


Plan International Ghana
Adam Lamnatu

As we celebrate this day set aside to commemorate the efforts of workers in this nation, Songtaba wishes all Ghanaian workers particularly staff of the Songtaba a happy workers Day celebration.

We appreciates workers for their continuous effort and contributions to nation building.

At the core of what we do at Songtaba is women’s economic empowerment, this past weekend we organized a soap making training program for women in Kpegu, Zugu, and Gupanarigu communities within the Kumbungu district under the Women Voice and Leadership Program in partnership with Plan International Ghana.

This initiative aimed to equip women with valuable skills and knowledge to produce their own high-quality soaps. Over the course of the program, participants learned the entire soap making process, from understanding the properties of different oils and fragrances and how to present their finished goods.

This initiative was to support their group initiatives in generating income for the group to increase their capital.

We're excited to see how these women continue to thrive and empower others in their communities.


Plan International Ghana
Adam Lamnatu

In many communities, women face discrimination when it comes to land ownership and use. This isn't just unfair, it hinders food security for everyone.

A recent IFPRI Discussion Paper (Gender inequalities in ownership and control of land in Africa: Myths versus reality | IFPRI : International Food Policy Research Institute) highlights how unequal land rights in Africa hold back development. But when women have secure land rights, they gain power! They can decide what crops to grow, how to manage the land, and how to use the harvest – all contributing to a community's food security and economic well-being.

This message was powerfully echoed by a Songtaba Community and Youth Empowerment Officer and a gender equality specialist at a recent radio session at the GBC Radio Savannah 91.3 MHz, Tamale. They emphasized that giving women access to land is critical, not just for families, but for the entire nation's long-term sustainability.

The program delved into the recently enacted New Land Act, highlighting how it promotes:
● Equal Access to Land Ownership: Women can now own land jointly with spouses and inherit land from deceased parents.
● Securing Land Ownership Titles: The Act clarifies the process for women to obtain land titles, ensuring their rights and protecting their interests.
● Fair Inheritance Rights: Traditional practices that excluded women from inheriting land are addressed, guaranteeing women their rightful share.
The discussion went beyond legal aspects, emphasizing the crucial link between women's land rights and food security:
● Women as Food System Powerhouses: From production and processing to marketing and consumption, women are deeply involved in all stages. Secure land ownership empowers them to invest in better farming practices, leading to:
○ Increased Food Production: Improved yields translate to more food for families and communities, boosting food security.
○ Greater Household Income: Women's participation in the entire food value chain, from post-harvest activities to sales, generates additional income for themselves and their families.
Men as Allies for Change: The program addressed the importance of men's support in achieving gender equality regarding land rights. By advocating for women within families and communities, men can champion the New Land Act's provisions.
Economic Benefits of Women Owning Land: Secure land ownership unlocks a wave of positive economic outcomes:
● Increased Productivity & Investment: Secure land titles allow women to invest in better seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation, leading to higher yields. They can also access credit for these improvements.
● Improved Decision-Making: Studies show women reinvest a larger portion of their income back into their households and agricultural production, fostering a sustainable cycle.
● Focus on Food Security: Women farmers often prioritize growing nutritious food for their families and communities, strengthening food security.
● Job Creation & Income Generation: Secure land ownership empowers women to diversify agricultural activities, potentially creating jobs through:
○ Diversification: Raising livestock, cultivating high-value crops, or starting processing/marketing businesses create new income streams.
○ Increased Labor Needs: Expanded production may require hiring additional workers, benefiting family members and the local community.
○ Market Participation: Secure land rights allow women to sell their produce more actively, stimulating the local economy and creating opportunities for those involved in the agricultural supply chain.
By empowering women through secure land rights, we empower entire communities! Let's continue this important conversation and work towards a future where everyone thrives.


Crossroads International
Adam Lamnatu

Small Holder Women Farmers of Kpegu doing a step down training to their colleagues after their capacities were built with knowledge on the new land act and also on advocacy and how to effectively advocate for their rights.

Crossroads International
Adam Lamnatu

Songtaba in partnership with Crossroads International organized a semi-annual capacity building workshop tailored for Rural Small Holder Women Farmers (SHWF) to empower women with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective advocacy and influence on local resources, focusing on land issues.

After the capacity building training, the Small Holder Women Farmers in Kpegu met with the Kamonaa as they discussed with him the provisions of the new land act and expressed some of the importance of giving women access and control to lands for their farming activities. He signed an MOU giving his commitment .

Crossroads International
Adam Lamnatu

Happy you all.
May this special day bring joy, peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

Songtaba in partnership with STAR-Ghana Foundation organized an accountability forum focusing on its Faako Social Fund, aimed at supporting survivors of , girls' education, and vulnerable groups.

The event saw robust participation of invited CSO partners and other youth groups posing insightful questions and offering valuable recommendations to enhance the fund's efficacy.

Special appreciation to the Executive Director of Hereafter Ghana My Hereafter Project, who served as the keynote speaker, provided invaluable insights to local philanthropy for social development.

We call upon the general public to continue supporting this noble cause through the short code *920*141 #. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

Happy to you all.

Make time with us on the Accountability Forum on FAAKO SOCIAL FUND tomorrow 28th March, 2024.

You can join the discussions via our page Songtaba and contribute to the growth of the fund.

Count down to the Faako Accountability Forum. 3 DAYS TO GO!!!
Mark your calendars and spread the word!