There are moments in a community’s life that feel like the opening pages of a story yet to be fully written — when quiet hallways buzz with thoughtful possibility and young minds stand at the gentle brink of discovery. In the sun‑dappled classrooms of Asare Bediako Senior High School, in Akrokerri, and amid the rolling hills that surround Obuasi, such a moment unfolded with the soft promise of new beginnings. As part of the global marking of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, young girls gathered not just to listen, but to imagine futures woven from equations, circuits, and curious inquiry.
The school’s auditorium became a space of reflection and encouragement as women and men from AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine and partners — including the Ghana Institute of Engineers Women in Engineering (GhIE‑WInE), the Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), and SGS — shared their own journeys through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Through gentle stories of challenges overcome and lessons learned, these mentors invited the students to see the world through both precise logic and boundless wonder, as if each scientific insight were a star guiding them forward.
Under the theme “From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap,” the event sought to connect aspiration with a sense of purpose. One by one, accomplished professionals — many of whom work at the Obuasi Mine itself — spoke of their academic paths and the resilience needed to flourish in fields historically dominated by men. Their words carried not the clang of challenge, but the soft resonance of encouragement, urging each student to cultivate confidence in her own curiosity.
Ing. Nana Yaw Nti Owusu‑Adanse, Engineering Manager for the Process Plant at the AGA Obuasi Mine, offered warm encouragement, gently reminding the girls that opportunities in STEM are not just vast but transformative. “Prepare yourselves, build competence, and compete confidently alongside your male counterparts,” he advised, not as a command, but as a heartfelt invitation to participate fully in shaping the future.
There was also celebration: the official launch of the Mentorship Programme for Girls in Science at Asare Bediako SHS, a structured initiative designed to provide guidance, career exposure, and ongoing professional support for students embracing STEM education. In this effort, the seed of today’s inspiration may bloom into leadership for tomorrow’s innovations.
Across voices and stories, a gentle thread emerged — that science and technology are not distant domains reserved for a select few, but landscapes of shared creativity and thoughtful exploration. The Obuasi Mine’s broader commitment to sustainable development and community investment, particularly in education and gender inclusion, found a living expression in the eager faces of these young learners, poised at the threshold of possibility.
In opening doors, sharing experiences, and launching mentorship with care and intent, AGA Obuasi Mine and its partners are gently urging a new generation to dream boldly, innovate confidently, and lead purposefully — a quiet but meaningful step toward narrowing the gap in STEM fields for girls in Ghana and beyond.
In a year when the world once again called for equal access and participation in science for women and girls, this event in Akrokerri stood as both reflection and action — an invitation rooted in compassion and possibility.
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Source Check — Credible Mainstream/Niche Sources MyJoyOnline — reporting on the STEM inspiration event at Asare Bediako SHS. News Ghana — coverage of girls encouraged to pursue science careers. Adom Online / MyJoyOnline variant — local news detailing the event and mentorship launch. Modern Ghana — reporting on the same STEM initiative at the senior high school. Community investment records (Obuasi Mine) — contextual info on education and STEM support.