Mercy Catherine Adjabeng
Mercy Catherine Adjabeng | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Editor-in-chief, Author |
| Notable work | Discovery Teen Magazine |
Mercy Catherine Adjabeng is a Ghanaian author, editor-in-chief and Managing Editor of the Discovery Teen Magazine.[1][2][3][4] She is also the Communications and Media Advisor of Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF).[5][6]
Education
[edit]Mercy studied at the University of Cape Coast for her Bachelor of Education degree in Psychology with English from 1994 to 1998.[7] She is an experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic and results oriented communications specialist, gender advocate, writer & public speaker with a demonstrated record of working in the government, NGO & Education industry and Diplomatic community. She has skills in advocacy, strategic planning, and media management.[8]
She also earned qualifications from the following institutions:[7]
| Certificate | Institution | Year awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Certificate, Project Management Certificate | PRINCE 2 Overview, PMProfessional Learning, London | 2007 |
| Executive Certificate, Leadership Certificate | African Women's Leadership Institute, Uganda | 2010 |
| Post Graduate Certificate, Advocacy & Citizen engagement, Certificate | The Coady International Institute, Canada | 2011 |
| Good Governance & Social Accountability Tools, Communication & Social Media Certificate | The Coady International Institute, Canada | 2012 |
| Executive Certificate for Managers & Policy Makers, Social Safety Net Core Course Certificate | The World Bank: Social Protection & Labor Human Development Network | 2013 |
| Executive Certificate for Managers & Policy Makers Reform Communication: Leadership, Strategy & Stakeholder Alignment Certificate | World Bank Institute & USC Annenberg School for Communication | 2014 |
Career
[edit]She is a former English Language and Literature teacher at Wesley Girls' High School in Cape Coast.[9] She interviewed the US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Potter Jackson.[10] She partnered with French Embassy in Ghana, GOLDKEY Properties and UNFPA Ghana to launch the Discovery Teen Magazine and the Discovery Teen Chat forum.[11] She has also partnered with Stanbic Bank Ghana, I-ZAR Group, Effe Farms and Trading Enterprise among others.[12] She currently works at 3FM.[13] She is also the Research and Public Affairs Officer of the Australian High Commission in Ghana.[14]
Philanthropy
[edit]Mrs. Mercy has a heart which seeks to address issues confronting teenagers like challenges they face at their teen stage.[15] She donated her book called 'Understanding English Literature' to Wesley Girls' High School. The books donated were claimed to worth GH¢6,000.[9][16][17][18]
She also donated her books to St. Thomas Aquinas and Forces Secondary Technical School in Accra.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Discovery Teen Magazine engages young people to address adolescence muddle". Ghana News Flash. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Asamoah, Renee (23 March 2021). "Dicovery [sic] Teens Magazines Organises a Maiden Programme". NewsTodayGh. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Cudjoe, Kizito (23 March 2021). "Discovery Teen Magazine engages young people to address adolescence muddle". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Book on Understanding English Literature launched - Ghanamma.com". Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Simpson, Tony. "Communications Advisor donates to St. Thomas Aquinas, Armed Forces Schools". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Election Headquarters: Women activists lobby for female Veep - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Mercy Catherine Adjabeng". Linked In. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Meet Mercy Catherine Adjabeng: the gem empowering adolescents for a brighter future". GH LENSE. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Wesley Girls' High School receives books to boost performance in English language and Literature". AFRONEWS.ORG (GH). Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Human Trafficking: $500m Ghana's Energy Compact With US To Be Abrogated If… | Comprehensive Ghana Oil and Gas news, information, updates, analysis". www.reportingoilandgas.org. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ News Desk (14 June 2021). "Meet Mercy Catherine Adjabeng: the gem empowering adolescents for a brighter future". News Ghana. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "St. Thomas Aquinas, Forces Senior High receive books to boost English language and Literature". Angel Online. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Series (1 June 2021). "Wenchi School For The Blind". Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Sunyani needs ultra-modern shopping mall, Minister invites investors". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Cudjoe, Kizito (23 March 2021). "Discovery Teen Magazine engages young people to address adolescence muddle". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ 3FM (22 December 2019). "Wesley Girls' High School receives books to boost performance in English language and Literature". 3news.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Wesley Girls' High School presented Literature books valued at GHc6, 000". Elsie's Opinari. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "St. Thomas Aquinas, Forces Senior High receive books to boost English language and Literature". Angel Online. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "English language and Literature books donated to St. Thomas Aquinas, Forces SHS". Graphic Online. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ Simpson, Tony. "Communications Advisor donates to St. Thomas Aquinas, Armed Forces Schools". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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