Mrs. Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, wife of the NPP 2024 vice-presidential candidate and former Minister of Energy, has unveiled the Empowering Better Life Foundation (EBLF), an initiative aimed at enhancing the well-being and empowerment of children, adolescents, and vulnerable communities.
The foundation’s mission is to prioritize mental health, inclusive education, menstrual hygiene, financial literacy, and ethical leadership, fostering a society that supports holistic development.
Speaking at the launch event at the African Regent Hotel in Accra, Mrs. Adade-Prempeh described the occasion as “the realization of a vision to empower lives and transform communities.”
“This moment is not just the fulfillment of a dream but the beginning of a movement—one that seeks to empower lives and transform communities,” she stated.
She emphasized the need for better mental health awareness and support, particularly for young people who often suffer in silence. She also highlighted the lack of resources for families, educators, and caregivers, stressing the importance of creating safe spaces and support systems for children with special learning needs.
Addressing menstrual hygiene, she noted how many adolescent girls miss school due to inadequate access to sanitary products and menstrual health education. Additionally, she underscored the importance of financial literacy, advocating for the integration of financial education into school curricula to help young people make informed financial decisions.
Special guest Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended the foundation’s focus on mental well-being, inclusive education, and financial literacy. She emphasized the importance of collaboration, ethical leadership, and human dignity in fostering inclusive progress.
Reaffirming the foundation’s alignment with democratic principles, human rights, and good governance, she urged stakeholders, policymakers, and civil society groups to work together to address challenges in mental health, education, financial insecurity, and ethical leadership.