Focus area
Empowerment & Capacity Building
Mentorship, leadership training, and capacity building for educators and families.
Overview
We empower students with mentorship and leadership opportunities and build the capacity of educators and families to provide consistent, informed support — at home and on campus.
Key activities
- Peer-mentorship programme
- Leadership and self-advocacy training
- Faculty professional development
- Family workshops and support groups
Success story
A turning point at university
"After my screening with SHIELD-Ghana I finally understood why reading was so hard. With the right tools and a mentor I went from probation to the Dean's list." — Student, partner university (placeholder)