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Girls Connect Mentorship Program Empowers Tomorrow's Leaders

By: Amadu Wurie Timbo
The Girls Connect Mentorship Program in Sierra Leone (GCSL) recently achieved a significant milestone with its 2nd annual mentorship conference held at the Bombali District Council Hall in Makeni, on October 28, 2023. GCSL’s Mentorship Program in Sierra Leone appears to be making a positive impact on the lives of young girls by providing them with mentorship, guidance, and inspiration to achieve their dreams and become future leaders. The year’s event theme is "Empowering Girls in this Digital Generation to Lead Tomorrow’s World," brought together 80 young girls from schools in the Northern Region of Sierra Leone who had the opportunity to be mentored by accomplished women in Makeni and beyond.
A panel discussion was conducted featuring many highly placed women of society including Dr. Manseray C. Kamara, a Medical Officer from Makeni Referral Hospital and Lecturer at the School of Clinical Sciences. In her session she emphasized the significant role of media in today's world, urging the girls to use the internet responsibly for academic purposes and encouraging parents to implement age-appropriate restrictions to protect their children from harmful content. According to Girls Connect Sierra Leone Head of Media, Ibrahim Mawiya Jalloh, the program's goal was to assemble accomplished women on a panel to discuss the challenges they faced on their journeys to success, providing valuable insights for young girls with aspirations. The program aimed to empower girls by enhancing their problem-solving skills and boosting their confidence. The keynote speaker, Freetown City Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, emphasized the importance of education beyond examinations. She encouraged the girls to embrace critical thinking, interaction, and the practical application of knowledge. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr acknowledged the challenges on the path to success but stressed the importance of determination and perseverance in overcoming obstacles.
Sunkarie Isatu Feika, a student at Rogbeneh Government Municipal Secondary School for Girls, shared her experience as a beneficiary of the mentorship conference. She emphasized the importance of self-esteem and determination in overcoming obstacles related to one's background and pledged to apply the knowledge gained from the conference and encouraged her peers to remain confident in pursuing their goals. This year’s Girls Connect Sierra Leone conference ended with the historic unveiling of "The Mentors Magazine," featuring 35 successful women from various fields across Sierra Leone. A magazine aimed to provide the girls with tangible role models and inspire them to achieve their goals.
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