Members of the Executive Women Network (EWN), a non-profit organization of professional women took time to interact and engage with students of Accra Girls Senior High School as part of activities to commemorate the second anniversary of the network.
Held under the theme Realising Potential, the session was part of EWN’s commitment to inspire and empower the next generation of women leaders to fully realise their potential.
The experienced business leaders encouraged participating students to dream big, work hard, stay disciplined and to be determined irrespective of the challenges they face.
The Network also took the opportunity to donate 20 graph boards to the school to assist teaching and learning.
Speaking to the students, Dr. Geraldine Baidoo, a member of the EWN team said ” When I look around, I see some of the brightest minds in this country who, with hard work and commitment, will become the transformational leaders of tomorrow. The leaders of our country and continent needs to transform. So irrespective of the challenges you may be going through, keep your single focus on being the best version of yourselves”.
She added, “Education is the best legacy your parents can give you, make the most use of it. You all have unique abilities and talents — exploit it to the fullest. Keep your eye on the big picture and do not allow anyone to convince you that you’re not capable because of your gender — there is absolutely nothing that you cannot achieve if you put your mind to it. Be unstoppable”
She indicated that the Executive Women Network will always be available to share their experience, groom and inspire young women across the country to fully realise their potential.
Other members who inspired the students with their personal stories included Television personality Kokui Hanson Selormey, Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Janet Sunkwa-MIlls, Antoinette Kwofie, Hedwig Quist, Quiana Canford Dumas, Angela Dedo Kofi and Wendy Nunoo.
The Headmistress of Accra Girls’ Senior High School, Mrs Joyce Acolatse, expressed her gratitude to EWN for choosing her school. She said “hearing the life stories of our distinguished speakers, who have achieved so much in their lives and careers is truly inspiring for our students. On behalf of the entire management and parents, I want to thank EWN for spending time with our students and for donating much needed graph boards to the school. This gesture is greatly appreciated and we look forward to many engagement sessions in the future as we all work towards building an empowered generation of young women”.
The session with the students is part of a month long celebrations which will end with a Lunch Roundtable at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Friday 27th April.
The Executive Women Network , since its formation in 2016, has been instrumental in inspiring action, empowering and supporting female leaders to be key influencers in various fields and organizations within Ghana and beyond.
About Executive Women Network (EWN)
Executive Women Network (EWN), is a non-profit organization of women in senior management and executive positions in private organizations and women entrepreneurs of well established businesses in Ghana.