On this occasion, staff, volunteers and girls ambassadors of Intercommunity Development Organization of Sierra Leone visited some schools in Freetown, Bo and koidu town, Kono, as guest speakers to raise awareness about the challenges girls face, promote girl`s empowerment, and amplify girls’ voices. At the schools, Intercommunity girls spoke motivational words and phrases to raise awareness and inspire other girls such as: stop the violence against girls; make this world a safer and hopeful place for girls; If you can draw it, you can do it; and give girls equal access to electronic device. 

This occasion is followed by exciting free events for girls, which provides an opportunity for them to get together and engage in fun activities, play games, showcase their talents, and inspire others while enjoying light refreshments and music. Despite global progress towards girl`s empowerment, adolescent girls in Sierra Leone continue to face greater issues including abuse, violence, exploitation, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and lack of opportunities, which limit their ability to receive education and realize their full. Intercommunity works to provide opportunities for girls and help to eliminate child abuse, gender-based violence and other challenges, including discrimination, child marriages, teenage pregnancy, school dropout, and poor learning opportunities. Our Girls` Empowerment Centre supports and provides services that are specific to girls’ needs and challenges such as raising awareness, advocacy, mentorship, counselling, education support, skills development, career exploration, healthy lifestyle activities, and community involvement.