Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (left), Mrs. Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh (middle) and Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (right)
Source: John Awuni
Mrs. Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, the wife of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 vice presidential candidate and former Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, has unveiled the ‘Empowering Better Life Foundation’ (EBLF), an initiative dedicated to fostering holistic well-being and empowerment for children, adolescents, and vulnerable communities.
“Today is a special day, and I am deeply honored to stand before you as we officially launch the Empowering Better Life Foundation. This moment is not just the fulfillment of a dream but the beginning of a movement—one that seeks to empower lives and transform communities,” Mrs. Adade-Prempeh stated during the launch at African Regent Hotel in Accra.
The EBLF founder emphasized that Ghana is a country rich in talent and resilience, yet significant challenges hinder the growth and well-being of many young people and families. Mental health, she noted, remains one of the least understood aspects of well-being, with children and adolescents often struggling in silence due to stigma and a lack of support.
“Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions are not just issues affecting adults. They impact young minds profoundly, affecting education, relationships, and future aspirations,” she added.
Mrs. Adade-Prempeh also highlighted the struggles of mothers caring for children with special needs, describing them as unsung heroes facing emotional, financial, and physical burdens with little societal support.
The foundation will also focus on menstrual hygiene, describing it as “both a health and dignity concern”. Mrs. Adade-Prempeh lamented that too many adolescent girls miss school due to a lack of access to sanitary products and proper menstrual health education.
“Every girl deserves to manage her menstrual cycle with confidence and dignity without it standing in the way of her education or future,” she indicated.
Financial literacy is another key focus of the foundation, with Mrs. Adade-Prempeh noting that it is a critical life skill often neglected in traditional education.
“The ability to understand money, save wisely, invest in the future, and lead with integrity is essential. Yet, too many young people enter adulthood without the financial knowledge needed to make informed decisions,” she noted.
Research has shown that financial literacy is closely linked to mental wellbeing, with individuals who are financially literate experiencing lower levels of stress and anxiety.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, commended the initiative’s commitment to mental wellbeing, inclusive education, financial literacy, and ethical leadership.
“Being here this afternoon in support of your bold and visionary initiative reassures me that across the Commonwealth, we can count on dedicated individuals and groups to advance rights, improve quality of life, and promote sustainable development,” she stated.
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