The Ghana Football Association (GFA), together with FIFA and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a new project called Girls4Goals to help girls in the Volta Region. The project, which will last for nine months, aims to promote gender equality through sports.
Girls4Goals will encourage girls to play football, a sport that has mostly been for boys. By playing football, the girls will learn leadership skills, gain confidence, and have more opportunities. The project hopes to change people’s thinking and give equal chances to both girls and boys.
The project is led by Ama Brobey-Williams, the GFA’s Deputy General Secretary. She is working with a team that includes Malcolm Appeadu Frazier, Marian Mensah, Winifred Mawudeku, and Collins Dei, all of whom hold important roles in the GFA. Vera Addo, an expert in gender equality, is also helping to guide the project.
On October 8, 2024, Martin Braud from La Guilde, an international partner of the project, visited the GFA and praised the initiative. He said it would not only empower girls but also benefit their communities.
By working with schools and community leaders, Girls4Goals aims to make a long-lasting impact, helping girls succeed both in football and in life. With support from global organizations and local leaders, the project will inspire girls to become leaders and break down gender barriers through sports.