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Ghanaian author, writer and reporter
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.
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[4] She is also the Communications and Media Advisor of
Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF).
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Education
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.
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She also earned qualifications from the following institutions:
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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
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.
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Philanthropy
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.
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She also donated her books to
St. Thomas Aquinas and
Forces Secondary Technical School in Accra.
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References
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"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 .
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"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 .
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"Election Headquarters: Women activists lobby for female Veep - MyJoyOnline.com" . www.myjoyonline.com . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Mercy Catherine Adjabeng" . Linked In . Retrieved 12 August 2021 .
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"Meet Mercy Catherine Adjabeng: the gem empowering adolescents for a brighter future" . GH LENSE . Retrieved 18 August 2021 .
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"Wesley Girls' High School receives books to boost performance in English language and Literature" . AFRONEWS.ORG (GH) . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"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 .
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"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 .
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"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 . {{
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"Wesley Girls' High School presented Literature books valued at GHc6, 000" . Elsie's Opinari . 16 December 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"St. Thomas Aquinas, Forces Senior High receive books to boost English language and Literature" . Angel Online . 22 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2021 .
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"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 .