About Us
Who We Are:
MUSWIT is a faith-based, non-governmental organization comprised of female Muslim teachers in Ghana, united under one umbrella of unity and peace. We aim to promote girl child education and women empowerment, fostering a brighter future for our community.
Our Story:
Motivated by compassion and concern, we came together to address critical issues affecting our community, including:
The alarming rate of girls dropping out of school.
Extreme poverty among women, leading to hopelessness.
To combat these challenges, we initiated programs to equip girls and women with essential employable skills, breaking the cycle of poverty and despair.
Mission & Vision
Mission:
To empower the female Muslim teacher to safeguard the Muslim girl child and women using education and skill training as a tool.
Vision:
To maximize the potential of the Muslim girl child and women through core values such as accepting responsibility, promoting teamwork, achieving excellence, and inspiring leadership. This ensures they are empowered to meet education challenges and work in the rapidly changing global environment.
Challenges
Programs & Initiatives
Our Journey
The Struggles:
For centuries, Muslim girls and women in Africa have faced obstacles stemming from cultural and religious misconceptions, which hinder progress, disconnect them from modern opportunities, and thwart career aspirations and potential.
Key Obstacles:
Child Marriage: Early marriage denies girls access to higher education, limiting prospects.
Religious Misconceptions: Misinterpreted religious beliefs restrict girls’ access to formal education.
Poverty: Widespread poverty forces families to prioritize subsistence over education.
Harmful Cultural Norms: Early marriage and restrictive cultural values suppress aspirations and potential.
MUSWIT Zongo Empowerment Program (MUZWIT ZEP):
MUSWIT for Women (MFW): Targeting married Muslim women, single mothers, survivors of child trafficking and early marriage, and unemployed young Muslim women.
MUSWIT for Girls (MFG): Focused on Muslim girls in community basic schools.
MUSWIT for Boys (MFB): Assisting unemployed Muslim young men and school dropouts.
Our Solutions:
Employable Skills Training (MFW): Fashion design, soap making, yogurt making, online marketing, and basic computer skills.
Counselling Services (MFG): Topics include personal hygiene, sex education, early marriage, and healthy friendships.
Academic Development (MFG): Math, science, and STEM quiz competitions.
Employment and Entrepreneurship: E-commerce and entrepreneurial leadership courses for all.
Creative Skills Development (MFB): Videography, photography, and graphic design.
2020:
Registered MUSWIT in February.
Provided COVID-19 relief items.
Inaugurated the organization in October with notable Muslim leaders.
2021:
Established regional branches across Ghana.
2022:
Hosted our first annual general meeting.
Televised quiz competition on Baina TV.
Counseling sessions for Muslim girls preparing for BECE.
2023:
Opened a Fashion and ICT Centre with support from the Turkish Ambassador.
Began classes for vulnerable Muslim girls who couldn’t continue school.
Courtesy calls to prominent leaders, including the National Chief Imam, Sheik Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Second Lady of Ghana, H.E Samira Bawumiah.
