DO Foundation, Incredible Partners Launches Project Farm to Fame in Yenagoa
The Dise Ogbise Foundation, also known as DO Foundation, in collaboration with its incredible partners has launched Project Farm to Fame at Omukoro’s farm—an initiative designed to empower and encourage young girls to embrace farming as a viable profession.
The project is in collaboration with Eduere Girls Support Organization, Girls in Tech Initiative Bayelsa State, Lady Mary Woman and Girl initiative, Association of Women Against Gender based violence Bayelsa State chapter and the Collins Cocodia Foundation
Declaring the event open, the Special Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on Agriculture, Hon Barr. Tariere J. K. Gita, described farming as a noble and prestigious profession, just like any other.
According to Barr. Gita, farming is a profitable venture that has produced many billionaires, especially women, and is not merely meant for commoners as often perceived by society.
The governor’s aide urged young girls to take farming seriously, emphasizing that agriculture remains the mainstay of any economy. He added that since people eat every day, any serious farmer has the potential to make money.
Also speaking at the event, the Technical Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on Girl Child Development, Hon. Dr. Helen Bob, encouraged girls to aspire to leadership roles as they prepare for a brighter future.
Represented by an aide, Hon. Bob seized the opportunity to urge girls to develop themselves through agriculture, noting that the event’s theme challenges all girls to lead change in various areas of life.
In her remarks, Barr. Tracy Kabowei, Chairperson of the Edu Eduere Girls Support Organization, Bayelsa State Chapter, advised the girls to take the lead at supporting girls with special needs that face various forms of discrimination.
Earlier in her welcome address, Mrs. Helen Suokiri, Chairperson of the Association of Women Against Gender-Based Violence (AWAGBV), Bayelsa State Chapter, noted that the event was organized to empower girls early for the future.
During a brief demonstration session, Dr. (Barr.) Dise Ogbise Goddy-Harry highlighted the various private parts of the human body and sensitized the girls on the importance of body autonomy, emphasizing that no one is allowed to touch them in those areas.
The girls were later taken on a tour of the Greenhouse house farm by Farmer Esther Isaiah, the Farm Manager, who guided the excited girls around the facility and explained the farm’s operations.
The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated every 11th of October, draws attention to the needs of girls, especially in the areas of education and leadership. This year’s theme was “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls in the Frontline of Crisis.”
The event was attended by women groups and students from various schools, particularly Hansel International School.
