Growing up as a young girl from a smaller community in the Upper East Region Ghana, it has always been my dream to someday be an example for many young girls out there who fail to realize their ability to leave imprints of positive change in the world.
Cynthia
Ghana
Meet Cynthia
Cynthia grew up in a rural community with the highest teenage pregnancy and early marriage rates of girls under 18. She battled with her own self-esteem wondering if there was more for her than what was present around her.
Despite the obstacles, she was determined to raise the standard for young women around her by being the first in her family to pursue higher education.
Cynthia’s Journey to Environmental Impact
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2021
Applied to be member of the GLOW Global Cohort
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2022
Joined GLOW Global Cohort and was accepted into GLOW Global Fellowship, and attended WEN Travel Seminar.
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2022
Developed a vision for sustainability in product development and marketing for the brand focused on the use of shea butter
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2022
Successfully pitched her vision and won pitch competition.
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2023
Became an ambassador for WEN’s partner company.
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2024
In partnership with the company, Cynthia supports rural women shea farmers in northern Ghana, enhancing their livelihoods providing training, resources, and quality-sourced shea.