This year\u2019s International Day of the Girl Child was tagged \u201cMy Voice: Our Equal Future\u201d it was a one day workshop organized by Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative, in commemoration of the International Day of The Girl Child which held on the 15th of October 2020 at the organization\u2019s office. The event was organized to empower and celebrate girls in the community. The program had 34 people in attendance; 16 students between the ages of 13-18 from public and private schools in the community, along with 8 teachers, 2 facilitators, and 8 team members. It began at 10:00 am with the 2nd second stanza of the Nigerian national anthem, before moving to the welcome address and introduction by the Executive Director, Dr (Mrs) Adefunke Ekine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FINANCIAL LITERACY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Kayode Iyun a consultant at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan gave the first on financial literacy. He gave the participants an insight into money management and the importance of a person\u2019s mindset and he also listed out three types of investors\u2019 (those who seek problems; those who seek answers and; those who seek an expert to tell them what to do).<\/p>\n\n\n\n He encouraged the participants to have the right mindset, live within their means, and ensure they have and invest and be a lifelong learner. Dr Iyun also gave life examples on where and how to find money. The session was brought to an end with a question and answer session where participants had the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge on what they were taught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ICE-BREAKER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mrs Toyin Adebayo had a moment with the participants on ice-breaker that enabled the girls have fun while learning. Highlight of it was that the participants were asked to mention names of women in Nigeria who has made notable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GOALS SETTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr (Mrs) Ekine presented a talk titled \u201cGoal setting for now and beyond.\u201d The session armed participants with the knowledge to turn dreams to achievable goals. With the acronym SMART, she taught the young girls to have Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound goals. Dr (Mrs) Ekine rounded off with a time for questions and answers where the participants were able to interact with the facilitator. After the question and answer session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on the feedback from respondents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A total of 100% respondent agreed that the objectives of the program were clearly defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of the respondent agreed that Participation and interaction were encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of the respondent agreed that the topics covered were relevant to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of the respondent agreed that the content was organized and easy to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of the respondent agreed that the materials distributed were helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of the respondent agreed that the program experience will be useful to me in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of the respondent agreed that the program objectives were met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 85% of the respondent agreed that the time allotted for the program was sufficient, while 15% were of the opinion that the time allotted for the program was not sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hear what they have to say:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What did you like most about this programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe talk to covet financial independence and the importance of dreams and goals\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat I like about this programme is about saving\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe aspect of working on your dream to achieve an attainable goal\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI like how it was about teaching useful and important life skills; I also like that it was directed at young people\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat I like about the programme is the teaching; it was very interesting and educative, because I personally learned so many things that will be useful to me now and in future\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n What aspects of the programme could be improved? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo take the programme to all secondary schools so that the students will benefit from the programme\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe range of people it was directed at can be improved\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMindset for prosperity\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTime allotted to each session\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you hope to change your practice as a result of this programme? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI will be more conscious of the need to not only dream, but set goals to achieve it\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo have my mind stick to my set goal\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI should start now, practice what you have been taught on money especially saving I want to start on Monday\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSet goals well and follow them\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI intend to start working on the goals made during the programme and to actively start saving\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI would like to change some of my practice like my improvement in reading aspect\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo become a better person and focus on my goals harder to achieve it\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope to use the knowledge in raising my own children to be responsible adults\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have decided to set goals and follow them practically by telling someone who can help me\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please share other comments or expand on previous responses here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c I want to encourage the organizers of the program to involve more schools\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI really appreciate the director of this programme, because I think this programme is for me, I\u2019m the type that like spending anyhow without thinking about tomorrow\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe programme is so educative\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was nice and cool, I\u2019m actually happy to be here\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI love this programme, I hope it can be given more publicity to encourage more students to join\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schools in attendance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bishop Onabanjo High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bodija-Ashi Baptist College<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maverick College Ibadan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basorun Ojoo High School, Ibadan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Methodist Junior Grammar School<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basorun High School, Ibadan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Isabatundeen Girl\u2019s Grammar School<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mount Olivet Grammar School<\/p>\n\n\n\n CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mrs Adebayo thanked and appreciated everyone who took their time to attend and participate in the program. Refreshments were shared, and pictures taken to bring an end to the enlightening experience. She also introduced the next line of activity of the organization which is the \u201cmentoring class\u201d set to commence on Saturday November 7th<\/sup>, 2020. This will span through all Saturdays in November that is, 7th<\/sup>, 14th<\/sup>, 21st<\/sup>\u00a0and 28th<\/sup>\u00a0of the Month. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reported by:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Timothy Taiwo Oni<\/strong> The International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child. 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