𝐆ender Rights and Empowerment Project Sensitization in Ekumpoanu – Ekumfi District

Renel Ghana Foundation, under the Gender Rights and Empowerment Project and in collaboration with Songtaba, held a sensitisation session in Ekumpoanu for religious leaders and community members. The meeting explained legal protections and psychosocial support services available in the district and reinforced the role of faith communities in safe referrals and survivor support.

Purpose

• Raise awareness about gender‑based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) and their local drivers.
• Inform faith leaders about legal protections, reporting channels and psychosocial services.
• Strengthen faith‑based referral pathways and community support for survivors.
• Mobilise religious leaders as advocates to reduce stigma and promote safe reporting.

Key discussions

• Legal protections for survivors and how to access them.
• Psychosocial support services offered by the District Social Welfare Office and health facilities.
• Confidential referral procedures and the role of faith leaders in safe handover.
• Practical steps faith communities can take to prevent violence and support reintegration.

Participants and roles

• Religious leaders from multiple denominations as community influencers.
• Community members, women’s groups and youth representatives.
• District social welfare and health staff providing technical guidance.
• Community champions identified to support follow‑up activities.

Outcomes and next steps

• Improved understanding among faith leaders of legal protections and psychosocial services.
• Faith leaders committed to host sensitisation activities and promote safe reporting.
• Draft referral list shared; Renel Ghana Foundation to finalise and circulate it.
• Training for community champions scheduled; monitoring of referrals to begin at monthly coordination meetings.

Partners and funding

• Lead partner: Songtaba
• Implementing partner: Renel Ghana Foundation
• Funder: UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women

Contact
For partnership or media enquiries, contact Renel Ghana Foundation via our official channels.