Talk2Me Foundation

Talk2Me is non-profit organization working toward a future where every girl and is heard, feels confident, supported and empowered to reach her full potential. Our core mandate is to empower the girl child holistically. OUR SIGNATURE APPROACH – THE 3L MODEL Talk2Me Foundation uses its Listen, Learn and Lead (3L) Model as a guiding framework for programme design and implementation. LISTEN We create safe spaces where girls can freely express their experiences, concerns, aspirations and challenges without fear of judgment. LEARN We equip girls, families, educators and community stakeholders with relevant knowledge, information and practical skills. LEAD Target group: Girls and young women aged 8 to 19 from underserved communities in Ghana, who face barriers from poverty, cultural practices and gender bias. Mission: To ensure every girl is given a fair hearing and has access to the basic needs for her wellbeing and education, regardless of her background or location. Core values: Empowerment inclusivity, legal rights innovation and leadership. Objectives: Help girls make informed decisions about education, health and careers Break the cycle of poverty through education, vocational training and financial literacy Support physical, emotional and mental wellbeing Build 21st-century skills such as digital literacy, communication and problem-solving Influence gender policy and advocate for equality Promote environmental sustainability Services: Safe spaces: Supportive environments where girls can speak freely without judgement Health education: Reproductive health, men

Mandate. Build the Talk2Me Ahomka Safe Haven. A permanent safe space where girls can learn, ask questions, receive mentorship and access health education, safeguarding support, referrals, digital skills and wellbeing activities. Build a full, skilled team and strong systems: Secure funding to employ permanent staff in programmes, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, communications and finance, so our work no longer depends on volunteers and short-term projects. Scale our core programmes. Health: Expand HPV and cervical cancer education and Cycle Care, with stronger links to health facilities. Education: Support more vulnerable girls moving from JHS to SHS through Prospectus Her. Skills and leadership: Grow digital literacy through the IT Clinic is Project and the Girl Boss and Mentor Her programmes. Protection: Strengthen safeguarding education and referral services in schools. Strengthen partnerships and the stakeholder platform. Deepen our work with Ghana Education Service, the Health Directorate, the Municipal Assembly, Social Welfare, Queen Mothers and partner NGOs for joint planning, referrals and advocacy. Measure and prove impact. Improve monitoring, evaluation and learning so we can show real change in girls’ knowledge, confidence and opportunities. Mobilize resources and sustain the work. Diversify funding, build donor partnerships, and keep embedding our work in existing school and health systems. Advocate for girls’ rights and equality. Support girls to take part in civic life and push for policies that protect their rights

• Education
• Climate and environment
• Human rights
• Water, sanitation and hygiene
• Disability inclusion
• Child protection
• Digital inclusion
• Humanitarian response
• Governance
• Health
• Gender equality
• Livelihoods and employment

• Flexible or core funding
• Project or programme funding
• Contracts
• Consortium opportunities
• Delivery partners
• Advocacy partners
• Technical assistance
• Capacity strengthening
• Introductions and network access
• Pro bono expertise
• Funding opportunities
• Opportunities to fund credible organisations

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