Dropping the Head-pan for Better Educational Opportunities: The Case of Girls in Northern Ghana at Risk of Dropping out of School for Child Labor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
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This presentation shares the findings of an exploratory qualitative study that examined the push and pull factors behind the prevalence of girls migrating from the Northern Regions of Ghana to the southern cities, to carry loads using head-pan as porters (Kayayei) at the markets for economic survival.
The program will share preliminary findings of the ANZANSI study/project, which focuses creating educational and economic opportunities to empower the girls and their families economically, to prevent them from dropping out of school and migrating to southern Ghana for jobs as head-porters.
This program is presented in partnership with the International Center for Child Health and Development.
Register online to receive Zoom information on the morning of the event. You can also join us during the live stream.
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About this Event
This presentation shares the findings of an exploratory qualitative study that examined the push and pull factors behind the prevalence of girls migrating from the Northern Regions of Ghana to the southern cities, to carry loads using head-pan as porters (Kayayei) at the markets for economic survival.
The program will share preliminary findings of the ANZANSI study/project, which focuses creating educational and economic opportunities to empower the girls and their families economically, to prevent them from dropping out of school and migrating to southern Ghana for jobs as head-porters.
This program is presented in partnership with the International Center for Child Health and Development.
Register online to receive Zoom information on the morning of the event. You can also join us during the live stream.