THE GOAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME LAUNCH BY STANCHART GHANA

 

This Monday, I was privileged to witness the launch of GOAL by Standard Chartered Bank Ghana under the leadership of their Chief Executive , Mansa Nettey, at the Right to Dream Academy, Old Akrade.

The objective of the GOAL initiative is to enable young girls between the ages of 12 to 20 in urban areas from low-income families with financial education and life skills so that they can play active leadership roles in their families, communities and economies.


To support the GOAL project, employees will volunteer their time by offering financial education , organising GOAL events , mentoring the girls and offering their skills to support their NGO partners .

The programme seeks to empower adolescent girls using sports and life skills so they can make informed choices and to fulfill their potential. 

GOAL is a global programme of Standard Chartered Bank that has since its inception in 2006, reached over 200,000 girls in 25 countries equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to be integral economic leaders.
The programme aims to reach 600,000 girls by 2018.

 The colorful event brought together staff of Standard Chartered Bank , government officials ,media houses , journalists and bloggers.
There was a beautiful display of football by the girls of the Right to Dream Academy to climax it all.

Check out some of the photos from the event below.
 

 

 

 

 
 






 

 

BACK FOR GOOD. FINALLY

                                       

Hi guys, 

It's been a while,I've been away doing this and that,I'm sure you're doing awesome. Happy to be back finally.

I've been up to a few things, which includes some photoshoots(don't pretend you don't know I'm addicted to taking pictures) 😄😄😄. Thanks to Nana K Duah, the branding boss for the blog's new logo.

I had an amazing time at this year's Chalewote street art festival as well the fashion icon awards.

I'm already excited about glitz Africa fashion week, happening in a few weeks and showcasing will be designers from all over Africa. As usual, I will bring you updates on the highlights of the event. 

I can't wait to see what the designers have up their sleeves for the coming year and the trends likely to be favourites. Bold prints? Bold colours? Black&White? Nude? Floral prints? I'm just as curious as you are.

And YES!!! Our Inspiring women's series is set to roll, with a different twist however.

It feels good to be back, and hopefully, no long breaks again.

           Xxx

        Laurie