Hajia Mariam Iddrisu is a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to empowering girls and women in society. As the Executive Director of the Girls to Women Foundation, she has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless individuals especially women and girls.
Hajia Mariam is a loving wife to Eng. Alhaji Mohammed Habib and a proud mother of six wonderful daughters. Her commitment to her family and her community is evident in everything she does.
Through various programs and initiatives, she provides educational opportunities, leadership training, and support systems that empower girls to reach their full potential. Her dedication and tireless efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of many, breaking down barriers and creating a path for success.
Hajia Mariam Iddrisu is a true leader, a champion for gender equality, and a driving force for positive change. Her unwavering commitment to empowering girls and women is an inspiration to us all. Through her work, she is shaping a brighter future, one where every girl has the opportunity to dream big and achieve greatness. With her passion to see girls and young women excel in life, she has initiated a TV program on one of the local TV stations (Sagani TV) called “The Feminine Story” where she host successful women from Northern Ghana to share their life changing story to educate, inspire, motivate, encourage and empower the general public.
Her organization Girls to women foundation is a women led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the prime interest of promoting the overall welfare of girls and women by empowering and creating spaces for them to live fulfilling lives and to overcome marginalization in society. The organization was born with the spirit to promote gender equality through education, skills development, leadership and governance with the aim of broadening the potentials of girls and young women towards their own socio-economic independence and to create a society in which women participate in all levels of decision making.