Abstract:
This research examined Compassion International Ghana-assisted projects’ initiatives
within the Bremen Cluster to protect young girls from teenage pregnancy. It focused on
understanding the nature and effectiveness of these initiatives and their impacts on
adolescent girls. Employing a qualitative approach and case study design, the study
involved semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with twelve (12)
participants including adolescent girls, caregivers, and officers from Compassion
Ghana assisted project within the Breman Cluster. These participants were purposively
sampled because of their relevance in providing first-hand information for the study.
The study found that Compassion International Ghana-assisted projects
and comprehensive programs, which include education on teenage pregnancy and
livelihood empowerment, have positively influenced girls' behaviour and helped them
to better manage their sexual life which to some extent has helped them to prevent
teenage pregnancies. However, challenges such as inadequate funding and difficulties
in abuse reporting were noted. Theoretical implications are drawn from
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and Bowlby’s Attachment Theory,
emphasizing the need for supportive environments and secure attachments. The study
concluded that enhancing trust, communication, community involvement, and
addressing broader socio-cultural contexts are vital for the success of such initiatives.
The study therefore recommended that Compassion International Ghana-assisted
projects explore new funding avenues to ensure the sustainability and expansion of
programs.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Centre for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies, Faculty of
Social Sciences Education, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies)
in the University of Education, Winneba
