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Ghana’s Voyage to Space During the summer of 2017, Ghana launched its first satellite into space. Nearly 400 people gathered in the city of Koforidua to watch as GhanaSat-1 was released into orbit from the International Space Station. The satellite was designed at the All Nations University by a team […]
THE PERILS OF QUARANTINE: COVID-19 AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE by Maryam Fatima The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our world and lifestyles in ways unimaginable. Many of us have been confined within the boundaries of our home, working remotely or reaping the benefits of government programs to alleviate financial distress. This […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX: A DIALOGUE ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN GHANA by Maryam Fatima Let’s talk about sex. Sex is fundamental to the sustainability of the human species as it enables procreation, but it is also the source of physical and sexual pleasure for both men […]
RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY Competent development work involves collaboration with locals to understand their most pressing needs. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in April, we reached out to the community about a mask and hand sanitizer distribution program. The need they voiced instead was for food items. On […]
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have sent seven women from Doryumu for a 3-year training program in sewing and fashion design at Merpearl Royal Vocational Training School in Tema, Ghana. We have also sent four girls to participate in training programs in Accra; two are learning catering […]
On December 21, 2020, Yayra-Si Youth Foundation held its landmark fundraiser in Canada, Holiday Paint Night, which offered a guided painting session, free drink and holiday-themed photo opportunities to 30 participants from various Toronto communities. The event was held at Vanta Coffee Club and Eatery, a coffee shop in Scarborough that […]
On August 4, 2019, Ms. Esther Naa Ankrah and Ms. Sauliha Alli organized a health seminar at The Methodist Church in Doryumu to educate the community on reproductive health and hygiene. The event benefitted over 400 men and women, who came from the nearby villages surrounding the Doryumu township in […]
