The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Savannah Regional Peace Council, has launched a mentorship programme in Damongo to support young women in leadership. The governments of Luxembourg and Denmark back the initiative.
The programme aims to promote gender equality and improve women’s participation in governance, peacebuilding, and decision-making roles. It was created to address the underrepresentation of women in leadership, despite their large population in Ghana.
The programme will match young women with six experienced female mentors. These mentors include Queen Mothers, former assembly members, and regional political leaders. The mentorship will last three months and focus on leadership, community service, and conflict resolution.
The Savannah Regional Peace Council aims to help young women develop the skills and confidence necessary to participate in local governance. The Council plans to expand the programme to all districts in the region and has called for more support from stakeholders.
A two-day training session was held for participants as part of the launch. The training covered key topics related to women’s leadership and participation in community development.
The Council also encouraged the media to help raise awareness about the programme and support efforts to improve women’s involvement in public life.
Participants welcomed the initiative, saying it would help them overcome personal and social challenges while building the confidence to lead.
