Corps Member empowers Female Teenagers On Health Education, Personal Hygiene In Oyo
Posted by Ahmed Iyanda | 12 months ago | 1,114 times
Deborah Adewale, a Corps Member, took the initiative to empower 100 teenage girls between the ages of 10 and 18 in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State on personal accountability, career development, moral etiquette, menstrual hygiene, and social responsibility.
The Community Development Service project, tagged P.E.G (Platform for Educating Girls), was held at Holy Mountain College, Moniya, and involved the participation of five schools in the community. Supported by The FIG Outreach, a group of high-achieving women passionate about giving back to society, and with the support of Voices By Ayo Adams, Deborah Adewale's personal CDS initiative aimed to empower young girls to become the best version of themselves and make positive contributions to the community.
The Corps member explained that the goal of the project was to equip young girls with the knowledge, skills, and resources to make informed decisions about their health, finances, careers, and personal development. "This initiative was designed to help them become responsible citizens in the long run, " she said.
She said, "the program brought together over 100 girls from Moniya and Akinyele Local Government, providing them with essential training on personal accountability, career mentorship, moral etiquette, and setting SMART goals. The participants gained foundational knowledge to make better and informed decisions in their life's journey.
Deborah emphasized that the project was not intended to be a one-off event, expressing her commitment to continuously developing her capacity in social development to guide young people and influence positive change in society.
She also revealed her plans to expand on the Project P.E.G initiative, creating a safe space for girls to discuss any topic of their choice.
One of the project facilitators, Mrs. Oyewunmi Segun, a social and education expert, taught the girls about etiquette, morals, and the influence of social norms on decision-making.
She stressed the importance of personal hygiene and developing strong personal values to enhance self-esteem, to this end the participants were given sanitary pads, bath soaps, deodorants, and other items as take home.
"Discover the intersection between what you love, what you are good at, and what pays you well to guide your career choices. Engaging with your inner thoughts and feelings forms the foundation of personal accountability," advised Omolola Lipede, another project facilitator.
Adesanmi Mercy, a student of Achievers Pre-varsity College, shared her enthusiasm for the program. She expressed her newfound knowledge about personal values, etiquette, effective communication, and maintaining composure in front of others.
Mr. Akinrele Olatunji, the proprietor of the host school, commended the Corps member for her efforts in gathering support and hosting the program at her Primary Place of Assignment. He encouraged other Corp Members to emulate such impactful engagement in the communities they are posted to.
