Ama, a 16-year-old in the Ashanti Region, dreams of becoming an engineer. Like many adolescents in Ghana, her ambitions are shaped not only by talent and determination, but also by structural barriers—poverty, gender norms, and limited access to opportunities.
Her story reflects the reality of over 3.5 million adolescent girls aged 10–19 in Ghana, whose health, education, and economic participation will significantly influence the country’s future workforce and economic growth.
Adolescence is a critical window for investment. When adolescents—especially girls—stay in school, access health services, develop skills, and participate in decision-making, they are far more likely to transition into healthy, productive adulthood.
UNICEF works with the Government of Ghana, development partners, communities, and young people to ensure that adolescents—girls and boys—can safely and successfully transition to adulthood.
