Learner Guide Programme Gains Fresh Momentum

Excitement rippled across classrooms in West Mamprusi as the Learner Guide Programme regained new energy and direction on day two of the NSA and CAMFED Ghana monitoring, reinforcing the programme’s impact in building confidence, leadership, and life skills among young learners.
Four schools in the West Mamprusi Municipality came alive with inspiration on day two of the Learner Guide Programme monitoring, as officials visited to witness firsthand the transformation happening among learners.
Team
The team visited the Walewale Girls’ Model Junior High School, Tinguri R/C Junior High School, Marakaz E/A Junior High School, and the Guabuliga R/C Junior High School, where they interacted with learners, facilitators, and school authorities to assess the progress and impact of the programme.
The Learner Guide Programme, a CAMFED Ghana initiative, is being implemented in selected schools nationwide, with CAMFED Association (CAMA) members and National Service Personnel jointly delivering the engaging “My Better World” curriculum.
The Learner Guide Programme empowers adolescent girls with mentorship, life skills, and academic support through the “My Better World” curriculum, with CAMA and National Service Learner Guides serving as inspiring role models who nurture their academic and social growth.
Speaking during the monitoring at Walewale Girls’ Model JHS, the Director for Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the NSA, Dr Mrs Elizabeth L. B. Zotorvie, commended the Learner Guides for their dedication and commitment to shaping the lives of young girls in rural communities.
Education
She encouraged the learners to take their education seriously, reminding them that education remains the surest tool to transform their lives and break the cycle of poverty. “You have what it takes to excel. Don’t let your circumstances define you. Let education be your stepping stone to a brighter future. Know that you will do exploits with this kind of perseverance,” she urged.
Dr Zotorvie also noted that the NSA’s partnership with CAMFED aligns with the Authority’s broader objective of harnessing the potential of Ghana’s youth for national development. She emphasised that beyond the one-year mandatory service, National Service personnel must see themselves as change agents contributing meaningfully to society.
The Programmes Officer at CAMFED Ghana, Ms Angela Menyah, expressed satisfaction with the enthusiasm of both learners and Learner Guides. She highlighted that the “My Better World” curriculum, which forms an integral part of the programme, continues to build confidence and self-awareness among students. “The lessons are helping young girls discover their strengths, make informed choices, and develop resilience in facing life’s challenges. To me, this is a game changer, and I will entreat you all to give your guides maximum cooperation,” she said.
Participation
Learners who participated in the sessions described the programme as exciting and transformational. A student at Tinguri R/C JHS, Ayisha Ibrahim, said, “I’ve learnt to believe in myself and to keep working hard, no matter what happens.”
Some teachers in the visited schools also commended the collaboration between NSA and CAMFED, noting the visible improvement in learners’ confidence and classroom participation.
The monitoring team pledged to continue working closely with local education authorities to ensure that the Learner Guide Programme achieves its intended impact by way of empowering girls, enhancing learning outcomes, and nurturing responsible future leaders.
Meanwhile, the joint monitoring exercise will end tomorrow in other parts of the Northern Region, with the NSA reiterating its commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to quality education and youth development across Ghana.