NGO inspires Accra Girls students with youth summit

The Founder of the Nzuri Uhai Foundation, Dwionne Akom Tweneboah, has urged the youth to believe in themselves as they navigate the challenges of life.

She said self-belief was critical to unlocking one’s potential and achieving success and encouraged the youth to consider factors such as clarity, commitment, stepping outside their comfort zones and avoiding the lure of instant gratification when setting goals.

“Believing in yourself is essential to unleashing your talent and achieving greatness.

“Without self-belief, no amount of encouragement or motivational words can propel you to the top,” she said.

Mrs Akom Tweneboah was speaking at the maiden Rise Up Youth summit at the Accra Girls Senior High School.

he summit was organised by the Nzuri Uhai Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to empowering and transforming the lives of females and the youth.

Led by US-based Ghanaian lawyer, Dwionne Akom Tweneboah, the foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders by fostering sustainable change and providing the necessary resources and opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential.
 

Significance

Mrs Akom Tweneboah said success was a personal journey, stating, “My definition of success might not be your definition, and that’s perfectly fine.”

Sharing her reflections after the summit, she said her biggest takeaway was seeing the confidence of the students boosted.

“At the start, many students were timid, speaking quietly with their heads down. By the end, they were speaking confidently, sharing their ambitions with pride and determination,” she observed.

Digital Marketing Professional Edward Asare, who was one of the guest speakers, touted the efforts of Mrs Dionne Akom Tweneboah Esq., stressing that events like these are encouraged because most young ladies don’t know how and where to pursue their dreams in life.

He said this would go a long way in helping them realise their purpose in life.

The students expressed their excitement about the summit, noting that the lessons learned would guide them in their future endeavours and requested the organisers to come back for a second time.

One student said she was timid; however, her confidence had been boosted because of the event.

“At first, I was shy and timid, but because of what she told us today, I decided to stand up and speak to the media and with this, I am certain I have improved,” she said.

Another student expressed appreciation for the summit, which she said had inspired her and her colleagues to believe in themselves.

“We want to thank Mrs Dionne Akom Tweneboah for what she has done for us. For bringing us this information and inspiring us to rise up in what she believes in, and for bringing us such packages because we have really learnt a lot,” she added.
 

Panel discussion

The event featured an interactive panel discussion with digital marketing professional Edward Asare, and founder/CEO of Naaviq Company Ltd, Victoria Naashika Quaye.

Other notable attendees included Ama Hila, Winner of the maiden edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB), and Delasie Dogbey, Founder of LWR Organisation and Mindset Coach.

A 10,000-litre water storage tank was donated by the Nzuri Uhai Foundation to the school.