This study seeks to support ActionAid Ghana to identify and
develop appropriate interventions to address the challenges facing
women aged 15-25 in two specific settlements – Bulpela and
Kpobiman. Bulpela is on the periphery of Tamale, the de facto
capital of the northern savannah and Kpobiman is on the periphery
of Accra, the national capital. While poverty has been declining
nationally the lack of opportunity in rural areas is compelling many
citizens to migrate to the cities, creating pressures on local services
and employment opportunities. Because of their age and gender,
young women are often among those most adversely affected by
these pressures and by continuing cultural prejudices and
inequalities in power.