Our 'Futures Reimagined' Development Programme
The programme includes the following components:
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Our 'Kick-Start' work experience residentials;
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Professional mentorship provided by well trained, high quality individuals from a range of careers;
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Careers workshops and events that provide invaluable insights about different career options; and
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Peer and professional networking opportunities
Launched in 2021, our 'Futures Reimagined' Development Programme is designed to provide the youth of Besoro practical tools and guidance to enhance professionalism and entrepreneurship.
Our 'Kick-Start' Work Experience
Residential Programme
Twice a year, twelve young people (6 girls and 6 boys of ages 14-16) from Besoro are selected to participate in our 'Kick-Start' work experience residential programme. They are provided the opportunity to garner practical insight within a city-based work environment. All partner organizations providing work experience opportunities are Kumasi-based, which is approximately 36 miles away from Besoro.
This four-week work-experience residential, aims to introduce young people to the reality of working life; increasing occupational knowledge and understanding of the skills, attributes and qualifications required; and enhancing their social and communication skills.
In addition to the practical work experience, each student will also receive a mentor from the organization for the duration of the residential programme.
We cover all expenses for the four-week period, this includes travel costs, accommodation and meals. Each student will also receive x3 professional outfits.
Supervised evening and weekend cultural activities will be provided as part of the residential programme.
Each student will document the learnings from their experience as a record of their experience and growth.
Our Partner Organisations
Nsateaa nyinaa nnyɛ pɛ' - We appreciate the importance of showcasing the range of career options available, so we are committed to exposing those on our programme to a selection of industry sectors.
This includes the following sectors:
Financial services
Legal services
Creative and Arts services
Medical services
Digital and Technology services
Our Work is Grounded:
UN Sustainability Development
2030 Goals
no. 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
no. 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
no. 11
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Our Impact
So Far...
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The number of children who have received Besoro Child Foundation Sponsorship to enable access to a senior high school education.
4
The number of Besoro Child Foundation supported children who have successfully graduated from universities.
1
The number of Besoro Child Foundation supported children who have travelled internationally for post- graduate studies.
3
All three Junior Secondary Schools (14-16 years old) in Besoro have had free access to the Besoro Child Foundation ICT Centre for over 15 years, to support all their students.
6
Number of members of the student-run Besoro Child Foundation magazine editorial board. Their aim is to create, publish and disseminate high-quality content informing readers about community news (Besoro and its environs).