NSA, CAMFED Extend Monitoring of Learner Programme to Central Region

The transformative impact of the Learner Guide Programme, jointly implemented by the National Service Authority (NSA) and CAMFED Ghana, is being felt deeply in schools across the country. After concluding a successful monitoring exercise yesterday in the Northern and North East Regions, the team has now begun another phase in the Central Region, starting with Brofo D/A Junior High School.
The programme which empowers young learners, particularly girls, with life skills, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose, is fast becoming a source of hope for learners who once doubted their potential. It is transforming classrooms and inspiring change within entire communities, nurturing confidence, leadership, and resilience among the next generation of Ghanaian young girls.
Completion
Speaking on the completion of the Northern and North East Regions’ monitoring exercise, the Programmes Officer at CAMFED Ghana, Ms Angela Menyah, highlighted the tremendous impact the programme continues to make. She revealed that the monitoring exercise brought to light notable improvements in school attendance, academic performance, and guide-learner relationships.
“It is vital to share that many learners reported feeling more prepared to face life’s challenges, while Teachers and Heads of schools commended the programme for creating a more supportive and engaging learning environment. In all, it has been a resounding success,” she said.
Central Region
Transitioning to the Central Region, the monitoring team received a warm welcome at Gomoa Brofo D/A Junior High School and Ekrawfo T.I. Ahamadiyya Junior High School, where excitement filled the air as teachers, Learner Guides, and learners eagerly shared their experiences. The “My Better World” (MBW) curriculum stood at the centre of their experiences as a dynamic tool within the Learner Guide Programme that uses stories, conversations, and reflection to guide learners toward self-awareness, ambition, and positive decision-making. The sessions, led by CAMFED Association (CAMA) members and National Service Personnel serving as Learner Guides, have become a safe and inspiring space for learners to find their voice and believe in their potential.
Three students, Farwa Bilal, Naila Zafar, and Janet Mensah from Ekrawfo T.I. Ahmadiyya Junior High School, spoke with heartfelt conviction about how the programme had changed their lives.
Confidence
“Before this, we didn’t think we were good or confident enough. Now we know we can achieve anything if we stay focused. The Learner Guides make us feel seen and valued,” they shared joyfully.
For the Learner Guides themselves, the experience has been equally fulfilling. Philippa Afram, Ophelia Arthur and Jemima Nunoo, all National Service Personnel at Ekrawfo T.I. Ahmadiyya JHS, attested to the remarkable transformation among students.
“We’ve seen a visible change. The learners are now more confident, respectful, and willing to take on leadership roles in school. Thanks to this all-important programme,” they noted.
The Director for Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the NSA, Dr Mrs Elizabeth L. B. Zotorvie, praised the programme for its life-changing outcomes.
“The success stories emerging from the Central Region alone prove how impactful this initiative has been. It is more than a classroom programme. I can say that it’s a model of mentorship and community service that builds character, discipline, and empathy among young people,” she emphasised.
Mentorship
Dr Zotorvie further lauded the MBW curriculum for connecting service, mentorship, and education, adding that the NSA is proud of its National Service Personnel who are shaping young minds and futures across the country.
The District Operations Officer for CAMFED Ghana in the Ekumfi District, Pearl Nikki Quarmyne, underlined the deeper value of the programme.
“The strength of the Learner Guide Programme lies in how it bridges the gap between formal education and real-life guidance. When a girl becomes confident and determined, her entire community begins to change. That’s the power of mentorship,” she stressed.
Meanwhile, school Heads and Teachers of the schools visited lauded the National Service Authority (NSA) and CAMFED Ghana for the “My Better World” (MBW) curriculum, noting that its impact is clearly visible in how young girls are now drawing inspiration from their lessons to dream bigger and aim higher.