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Ghana Model Awards Juniors 2025 Celebrates Young Talents and Future Global Icons in Accra

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‎Reported by Azaglo Michael  ‎ ‎The 4th edition of the Ghana Model Awards Junior 2025 was successfully held in Accra to honor outstanding children excelling in modelling and related creative fields. The event celebrated the exceptional efforts of young models who continue to shape the future of Ghana’s fashion and modelling industry. ‎ ‎Speaking with Nation 1 TV, the Executive Director of the Ghana Model Awards, Mr. Jerry Wonder Sampson said that this year’s edition featured several award categories including Male and Female Overall Model of the Year, Guardian/ Parent Award, and more. ‎ Executive Director of the Ghana Model Awards, Mr. Jerry Wonder Sampson ‎“This year’s event was graced by our special guest of honor, supermodel Anita Ofori, who won the Overall Female Model of the Year Award in 2021 at the seniors edition. Her story continues to inspire young models to aim higher and pursue their dreams with confidence,” Mr. Sampson stated. ‎ ‎He emphasized the importance of nurturi...

2NS Achoribo Foundation Champions Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening at Saduase K.K.M.A JHS in Dodowa ‎

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Reported By Azaglo Michael  ‎ ‎As part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the 2NS Achoribo Foundation extended its breast cancer education and screening initiative to the Saduase K.K.M.A Junior High School and the Mensah Bar community in Dodowa, under the theme “Educating Breast Cancer Death Through Awareness and Screening for Girls.” ‎ ‎Speaking to the media during the outreach, Rev. Sister Anthonio Orgi, a counseling psychologist with the foundation, emphasized the importance of early detection in combating breast cancer. She explained that the foundation identified the need to bring awareness to students and teachers in local schools to promote preventive healthcare. ‎ Rev. Sister Anthonio Orgi, a counseling psychologist  ‎According to Rev. Sister Orgi, the foundation conducted both educational sessions and screenings for students and staff. During the exercise, a few students were found with developing skin tags and were referred to hospitals f...

‎HOME Alliance Africa and Partners Engage Media and Youth on Solar Radiation Management and the Call for African-Led Climate Solutions

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Reported By Azaglo Michael  HOME Alliance Africa and its partners have held an interactive engagement with the media and youth community to raise awareness on Solar Radiation Manipulation (SRM) and the Non-Use Agreement, a growing global conversation on geoengineering and its implications for climate action. ‎ ‎The event, which brought together civil society organizations (CSOs), youth leaders, and journalists, aimed to introduce participants to the concept of SRM—an emerging climate intervention technique that seeks to reflect sunlight to cool the planet. However, the approach remains controversial, especially in African contexts where natural and community-based solutions are often prioritized. ‎ ‎Speaking during the session, Adjoa Nkesisan, Gender Lead of the AbibiNsroma Foundation, explained that the engagement sought to help participants understand SRM within Ghana’s climate policy framework and decision-making processes. ‎ Adjoa Nkesisan, Gender Lead of the AbibiNsrom...

‎Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) Holds 2nd Edition of Women’s Empowerment Conference ‎

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  Reported By Azaglo Michael  ‎The Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has successfully organized the 2nd edition of its annual YAF Women’s Conference, bringing together over 100 women to be empowered in financial management, legal awareness, and personal development. ‎ ‎The event, held in October, coincided with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing a dual platform for financial empowerment and health education among women within the 30–40 age bracket—representing the YAF demographic. ‎ ‎The conference was graced by distinguished personalities including Mr. Kwadwo Ofori Twumasi, Rev. Isaac Brown (District Minister, PCG), Catechist Abraham Okofio Anum-Quaye (District CLAN Chairperson), Mrs. Abigail Offei (National YAF Organiser), Sumaila Ibrahim (Presbytery YAF President), Mrs. Augustina Agbe (Immediate Past District President), and Mr. John Kofi Boakye (District President), among others. ‎ ‎Speaking to the media, Mrs. Barbara ...

‎Dynamics Works Foundation Empowers Ghanaian Youth at “Adolescents with Talents 2025” ‎

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Reported By Azaglo Michael  The Dynamics Works Foundation has successfully hosted the 3rd edition of its “Adolescents with Talents 2025” event under the inspiring theme “Power, Potential, and Purpose.” The program, designed to nurture creativity and empower young talents, brought together youth, educators, and leaders from Ghana’s creative and educational sectors. ‎ ‎Speaking to the media, Mrs. Gloria Cann, Executive Director and Founder of Dynamics Works Foundation, emphasized that the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between education and talent development. According to her, “Our goal is to change the narrative in Ghana’s creative industry by helping the youth see education and talent not as rivals, but as complementary paths to success.” ‎ Mrs. Gloria Cann, Executive Director and Founder of Dynamics Works Foundation ‎Mrs. Cann urged the Government of Ghana to allocate more funding towards supporting emerging talents, especially among young people. She also shared the or...

University of Ghana - Africa Climate Collaborative formally UG-CCReS awarded scholarships fellows

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‎ Reported by Azaglo Michael ‎ ‎The University of Ghana has held its maiden awards ceremony to recognize outstanding fellows under the  University of Ghana - Africa Climate Collaborative formally UG-CCReS  for Resilience and Sustainability (UG-CCReS) initiative.  The event celebrated recipients of the UG-CCReS Fellowships,targeted at master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates,as well as beneficiaries of the Catalyst Grants, designed to support innovative climate research across the continent. ‎ ‎Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, announced that 69 awards were presented through the support of The MasterCard Foundation. She emphasized that the program aims to build human capacity in addressing climate change and its associated challenges across Africa. ‎ Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, ‎Prof. Amfo reaffirmed the university’s commitment to ensuring tha...

Impact World Bible Institute celebrates the September–October 2025 graduates for their spiritual growth and empowerment for ministry. ‎

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Reported By Azaglo Michael  According to the Speech read by the class prophetess of the September-October Graduating Class of the impact world Bible institute, Class Prophetess Daniella Attipoe. ‎ Class Prophetess Daniella Attipoe. ‎"It  has been a great privilege to stand  on behalf of the graduating class of the Impact World Bible Institute (IBI-PCM), September–October 2025 session to address the church congregation". ‎ ‎ She highlighted on their  devoted four weeks of intense learning of  twelve subjects completed by determined students which began as a journey of spiritual transformation and ministerial training under the Holy Worldwide Revival Missions at KGIC. ‎ ‎"Today, we gather not merely as students, but as overcomers  to celebrate our success and God's faithfulness". ‎ Daniella Attipoe ‎highlighted the significance of the name given to their class, “Global Impact Makers” by the initiative of the Lead Pastor , Apostle Eric Abrahams-Appiah....

‎Ghana Targets Global Competitiveness with Bold Push in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ‎

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Ghana’s government is advancing a comprehensive strategy to elevate the country’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, improve financing accessibility, and strengthen local production. This initiative, unveiled during the African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC 2025) in Accra, underscores Ghana’s ambition to become a major player in Africa’s health industry. ‎ ‎Delivering a keynote on behalf of Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, Policy Advisor on Political Affairs, said the government’s new industrial framework focuses on financial support, tax incentives, and technology transfer programmes to empower small and medium-scale pharmaceutical producers. ‎ Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, Policy Advisor on Political Affairs, ‎Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized Ghana’s vision to transform its healthcare manufacturing landscape into a globally competitive hub, positioning the nation at the heart of Africa’s emerging pharmaceuti...