“Something More than Marriage” for the Women of Ghana with Abenaa Akuamoa-Boateng

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“Women are more than just having husbands.” - Abenaa

Abenaa Akuamoa-Boateng joins Judithe Registre in this special episode to discuss her passion for the women of Ghana as well as her work improving these women's lives and changing cultural attitudes about them.

Born in Kumasi and raised in Accra, Ghana, Abenaa is the Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Health to Wealth. She is a courageous advocate and leader for the health and development of the Ghanaian people, especially women and girls. Abenaa grew up in a household of discipline, determination, and love. Sending their children to the best private schools they could afford, her parents strongly emphasized the importance of education, dedication, and hard work. In this episode, Abenaa reveals what continues to inspire her in her work, and ways other people can help from wherever they are in the world.

“I saw myself in these women and their troubles... That is why my mission since that time has been how to make women take control of their own destiny.” - Abenaa