02/05/2026
📍 DAY 4 – KUMASI (FINAL ToT)
A total of over 65 participants, comprising Imams, Pastors, and leaders of African Traditional beliefs, were trained using a newly developed Religious Sermon Guide. The objective of the training is to equip faith leaders with structured content to promote key messages on public health, child protection, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and social inclusion within their sermons and community engagements.
The trainings were hosted at various locations including the TLF Head Office in Accra, Koforidua Polyclinic Conference Room, Regional Museum Conference Hall in Ho, and in Kumasi for the final session. Across all locations, the sessions were supported by technical officers from the Ghana Health Service (Health Promotion Units), Environmental Health Units, and Departments of Social Welfare, who delivered presentations to ensure accuracy and alignment with national priorities.
The ToT model is designed to create a multiplier effect. Each trained participant is expected to facilitate further engagements within their respective districts by training a minimum of five additional religious leaders. Through this cascading approach, the initiative is projected to reach over 300 additional faith leaders, significantly expanding coverage and community-level impact.
Following the training, participants will serve as facilitators within their churches, mosques, and communities, using sermons, community outreach activities, and social platforms to promote behavior change. Key focus areas include HPV vaccination, routine immunization, sanitation and hygiene practices, birth registration, and the prevention of child marriage.
The overall objective of the intervention is to leverage the influence and trust of faith leaders to drive sustained social and behavior change at the grassroots level, particularly in underserved communities.
