Témoignages des participants

Real stories of growth, responsibility and transformational leadership.

Featured voices from recent ILF Ghana leadership engagements, from Ghana’s schools and education directorates to the KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme.

Voices from Ghana’s education sector

What school leaders and educators say after an ILF programme.

Selected comments from participants in recent ILF Ghana leadership programmes for schools and municipal education directorates, drawn from post-programme evaluations.

An ILF facilitator leading a leadership session for staff of Wesley Girls’ High School

3-day leadership capacity building for management, teaching and non-teaching staff

Wesley Girls’ High School

“This seminar has been insightful. I’m inspired by the fact that I need not be in a leadership position before my leadership can be felt.”
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La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Education Directorate participants with the ILF Ghana team

Leadership training for basic school heads, assistants and management

La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Education Directorate

“This training is very helpful, and I suggest GES buy into it and make it a national policy to all school heads.”
Ga Central Municipal Education Directorate participants with the ILF Ghana team

3-day Transforming Leadership Workshop, Series 1

Ga Central Municipal Education Directorate

“A very successful transformational workshop that has changed my mindset.”

Applied to daily work

“The training has really given me more insight into how to set my own mission and vision…”
Participant, Direction municipale de l’éducation de La Dade-Kotopon
“I really enjoyed it and have learnt a lot… in my day-to-day administration work.”
Participant, Direction municipale de l’éducation de La Dade-Kotopon
“The leadership seminar has been very interactive and practical. I have really been empowered and motivated.”
Participant, Wesley Girls’ High School

Content and facilitation

“The content was well-researched, and the topics were delivered in an excellent manner.”
Participant, Direction municipale de l’éducation de La Dade-Kotopon
“All the facilitators had good command over their subject areas and delivered excellently.”
Participant, Direction municipale de l’éducation de La Dade-Kotopon
“The course was one of a kind. I wish for more of such.”
Participant, Direction municipale de l’éducation de Ga Central

Lasting value

“Very educative and transformative… beneficial in shaping my mindset as a teacher and in my personal life as well.”
Participant, Wesley Girls’ High School
“I recommend everyone should be taken through this program to erase all the misconceptions about leadership.”
Participant, Wesley Girls’ High School
“This will go a long way in the teaching profession.”
Participant, Direction municipale de l’éducation de Ga Central

Selected education-sector engagements

  • Wesley Girls’ High School3-day leadership capacity building for management, teaching and non-teaching staff
  • Keta Senior High Technical School3-day leadership capacity building for management and teaching staff
  • Ashaiman Municipal Directorate of EducationLeadership capacity building (CPD) for management and teaching staff
  • La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Education DirectorateLeadership training for basic school heads, assistants and management
  • Ga Central Municipal Education Directorate3-day Transforming Leadership Workshop, Series 1
  • Conference of Directors of EducationFacilitation at the annual conference, Dodowa

Leadership transformation in the words of participants.

The stories below show how leadership development moves beyond inspiration. It strengthens character, discipline, communication, initiative and a sense of service.

Additional stories from the same learning journey.

AB Self leadership • communication • discipline

Leadership Without a Title: A Journey Toward Personal Responsibility

Abena Pokuaa Bonsu | KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Participant

For Abena, the seminar created space for honest self-reflection. She recognised the need to grow in time consciousness, confidence, communication and personal discipline. The experience helped her see that leadership is not limited to positions or public recognition. It begins with how a person manages themselves, listens, communicates and takes responsibility for their choices.

Her story shows that leadership formation is often quiet but powerful. It is revealed in better habits, stronger discipline, improved listening and a deeper commitment to personal growth.

Portrait of Tabila Epaphras Kwasi

Turning Leadership Experience into Community Responsibility

Tabila Epaphras Kwasi | KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Participant

Tabila entered the seminar with previous leadership experience as a Senior Prefect and Cadet Corps leader. What changed was his understanding that past leadership roles are not enough on their own. The seminar helped him connect leadership with initiative, self-awareness, discipline and community responsibility.

He now wants to apply his abilities in practical ways, especially through digital education, cybersecurity awareness, mentorship and service to young people. His story reflects a move from experience to purposeful action.

Portrait of Priscilla Brace

Preparing to Lead Through Service and Integrity

Priscilla Brace | KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Participant

Priscilla’s leadership journey began through responsibility in group and academic settings. The seminar helped her deepen that foundation by strengthening her understanding of leadership, communication, teamwork, critical thinking and decision-making. She now sees leadership as service rather than status.

After the training, she became more intentional about goal setting, scheduling, prioritisation and avoiding procrastination. Her ambition to become a medical doctor is closely tied to the values of integrity, compassion, resilience and service to people in her community.