The Social Welfare Department of Sene West District Assembly recently held an educational campaign in the communities of Menkor and Akyeremade to promote balanced gender roles among children. The campaign, which involved the entire Social Welfare staff, aimed at educating parents on the impact of traditional household roles on academic performance, particularly for young girls. The department’s initiative underscores its dedication to promoting gender equality and educational equity across the district.
During the sessions, the Social Welfare team engaged with parents and guardians, highlighting the impact of assigning an unequal share of household chores to girls, which often limits their time for studying and school-related activities. The department emphasized that girls’ extensive involvement in domestic tasks contributes to a higher dropout rate among female students, impacting their long-term educational opportunities and future prospects.
In both communities, the campaign activities included presentations, discussions, and role-playing sessions, allowing parents to explore the benefits of balanced task-sharing between boys and girls. Parents were also provided with educational materials outlining the importance of equal household responsibilities to support academic success.
Feedback from the communities was overwhelmingly positive, with many parents expressing a newfound understanding of the effects of these traditional roles on their daughters’ education. Community leaders in Menkor and Akyeremade voiced their support for the campaign, committing to work with families to implement gender-equitable practices at home.
The Social Welfare Department’s campaign represents a crucial step in promoting gender equality in education, with plans to expand the initiative to other communities across the district. This ongoing effort aligns with the Assembly’s vision of fostering an environment where all children have equal opportunities to succeed academically and contribute meaningfully to their communities.