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Griselda's page
I'm running the Great North Run for Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development because they are making a difference #FGM #childmarriage
Event: Bupa Great North Run 2012 on 16/09/2012
£532.00 raised of £500.00 target
22 donations
My Target:
£500.00
£532.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Griselda-K-Togobo
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My story
I decided to raise money for FORWARD (Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development) after I met the team in December 2011. They need all the help they can get because they really are making a difference. They are supporting so many young girls in the most deprived parts of Africa who otherwise, would have no one to support them.
I'm lucky not to have experienced any of the challenges these girls have and are still facing so I just want to make a contribution anyway I can.
This run will go specifically towards the child marriage programme in Tanzania.
Call to action on Child Mothers in Tanzania “I was not aware of the marriage arrangements. My father and one of my uncles received bride price and arranged the marriage. I got to know it when the man came to my house and my father and uncle told me that the man you see here had paid bride price therefore this is your husband” - Child mother in Tanzania This is a ‘call to action’ by FORWARD in support of work with Child mothers and child brides in Tanzania. Child marriage and teenage pregnancy is a major problem in Tanzania. More than 38 % of girls are married before 18 years; this number is more pronounced within rural areas. Child mothers are also more likely to die at child birth or suffer disabilities due to complications. There are several factors and risks faced by young girls such as health implications, lack of education and employment opportunities, and psychological impact. . Many young girls drop out of school and fail to acquire basic education skills. They are less likely to have access to information on basic child development and parenting skill. Girls are also at risk of early sexual activity and pregnancy, increased infant and maternal deaths which can have severe consequences on a young girl’s reproductive health and right abuse. They also are at risk from domestic violence and have higher levels of HIV. With limited access to education and livelihood options, many girls become mothers early and risk further poverty and ill-health. The Child Mother’s project in Tanzania works by supporting child mothers to increase their skills and knowledge of their rights, livelihood options and offers assistance in setting up networks which provide leadership training to help develop their skills in starting start small businesses, in addition to leadership training which enables child mothers programme classes in confidence building and provides them with the necessary parenting skills. “…..child mothers suffer a lot as they are unable to take care of their children. They cannot feed them properly and don’t know when their children are sick or not, and as a result children can die” Child Mother in Tanzania To continue supporting Child mothers in Tanzania you can help by donating at http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/pledge/forwarduk You tube link of Saturdays’ visit to project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOvrLKXrTmY&feature=related For further information contact Zara on 020 8960 4000 or email zara@forwarduk.org.uk
About FORWARDUK
FORWARDUK is an African Diaspora women led UK-registered campaign and support charity dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the sexual and reproductive health and rights of African girls and women. We work in UK, Europe and Africa to help change practices and policies that affect access, dignity and wellbeing. We tackle female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage and related rights of girls and young women
About Griselda
Griselda Kumordzie Togobo is a business consultant, coach, speaker and writer. Griselda’s entrepreneurial journey was kick-started by the birth of her son. She is therefore very passionate about supporting women in business through her educational workshops, seminars and speaking engagements. She also works closely with organizations that champion and advocate for increased female entrepreneurship, leadership and empowerment.
Griselda trained as an accountant with an international professional services firm where she provided auditing then management consultancy services to large corporates, SMEs, charities and the NHS. Before becoming an accountant, Griselda studied engineering at the University of Science and Technology in Ghana. As an engineer and accountant, Griselda has excelled in her endeavours displaying remarkable adaptability in diverse and challenging environments. She currently uses her vast experience with multi-national businesses to assist individuals, small and medium enterprises on their road to success and productivity.
She writes on a variety of personal development and business topics for various publications, at her blog http://www.awovi.com and at Huffington Post UK.
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...in case you are wondering, this page is till taking donations..... :). Thank you!
Hurray. I did it. I finished the race in one piece. This has been the second hardest physical thing I ever did. The first one? Well you can guess! Thank you to all who supported me and for your donations. Its really going to change the lives of a few young girls in Tanzania. x
Wow, the day is almost upon us. Can't wait to be at that start and then finish line. Thanks to all you generous people that are supporting such a worthy cause. Thank you!
Massive thanks to all who have donated so far. 10 days to go.....
My charity
Foundation For Women's Health Research And Development
Charity Registration No. 292403
FORWARD is an African Diaspora women's campaign and support charity, working in particular on female genital mutilation and child marriage. We operate in the UK and Africa to facilitate change in practices and policies that affect access, dignity, rights and wellbeing.
Donations 22
Well done girlfriend. It's a great cause and you completed the great north run!! That is amazeballs I'm so proud of you. XXX's from all of us
Donation by Dil Poppy Choudhury on 01/10/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Congratulation son exceeding your target as well as finishing the run x
Donation by Julia Harris on 26/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Go Mama Mak! You are doing a really wonderful thing! God bless you x
Donation by Tolu Ogunbowale on 25/09/12
Well done Griselda. You're a Superstar!
Donation by Louise Roberts Battison on 17/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Tayo Bajulaiye on 16/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
All the best for tomorrow G x
Donation by OneNess on 15/09/12
Wishing you all the best for tomorrow!!!
Donation by Marika and Stu on 15/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
keep working hard we're proud of you, keep it. Don't stop till you get enough like MJ and when you get tried.... keep it going one more round..
Donation by andrew togobo on 15/09/12
Very impressed - and a great cause too.
Donation by Ian Brodie on 11/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck with your run! A very worthy cause x
Donation by Philippa Wynn on 11/09/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
We are very proud of you Griselda, putting lazy Mike to shame! Best of luck
Donation by Marz and Em on 11/09/12
£50.00
Donation by emilie serralta on 11/09/12
£50.00
Good Luck Griselda.
Donation by Samantha and Richard (No. 24) on 09/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Go Griselda! I'm proud of you!
Donation by Rachel & Rory on 07/09/12
£22.00
+ £5.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Helena & Ivan on 06/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I hope you're wearing an outrageous outfit so you get on the BBC coverage :) All the best!
Donation by Cathryn Rutangye on 02/09/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Who knows? After this, the olympics? :)
Donation by Sas 'n Tee on 23/08/12
Go girl!
Donation by anthony brook on 22/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Darling Girl; you deserve a GOLD Medal!
Donation by Sabolai on 16/08/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 09/08/12
£50.00
All the very best my darling! Such a brilliant cause and you can do it!! When the PAIN comes remember what the hard work is for + it will end!xx
Donation by Michael Togobo on 31/07/12
£80.00
+ £20.00 Gift Aid
Good luck with this, Griselda! FORWARD are doing great work! GW
Donation by Gavin Weston on 31/07/12
Donation summary
- * Online donations£492.00
- Offline donations£40.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£532.00
- Gift Aid£85.50
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