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Despite significant progress over the last several decades to empower, educate or inspire women to achieve their full potentials, gaps still remain. Research conducted by foundation Schelles in 2015, indicated that, of the forty to forty-two million prostitutes world-wide, 80% are females within the ages of 13 and 25 years old and 90% of them had to do it because of poverty. Research also conducted by UN women indicates that, 120 million girls had been raped in 2016 and 43% of female undergraduates in a particular university had experienced some form of sexual assault (UN women, 2016). Further research shows that 7 out of 10 girls are depressed and believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way (www.heartofleadership.org). The list goes on and on. Considering the rise of inflation rate and increase in technological advancement, the statistics could increase.
Even though there are about thousand organizations world-wide addressing the needs of only women, the statistics are still overwhelming. Pretty and Priceless Foundation is a non-profit organization established to help curb such statistics. We strive to empower women with the skills and confidence to achieve their full potential so that they can obtain a better life for themselves, families and the nation as a whole. Most of our programs promote the advocacy of women’s health, hygiene, women’s rights and research in water and sanitation by engaging experts in such fields.
The organization has established the Women In Quality Research, which strives to win grants to carry out quality research on the various reservoirs of the ecosystem. Research findings would be published on the Women in Quality Research website, in its simplest for public education and to guide policy making. An article by SAGE publications stated that, despite efforts from advocacy groups to invest in research done by women, not much progress has been made. The article stated that, not only would investing in women’s research greatly improve the lives of half of the world’s population, but could also bring prosperity across all demographics. This is what we aim to achieve in Women In Quality Research.
In the end, we aim at encouraging ladies to make courageous, whole and authentic choices without diminishing part of themselves to fit in. The well-being of women is our concern. We aspire to promote the Sustainable Development Goal 5 which seeks to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
I've known Priscilla for more than a decade and it always amazes me how she is able to combine a great academic track record with serving God and making an impact in the society. She started Pretty and Priceless some years ago but her passion has not diminished, nor has her love for children and young people in general. God bless the team. Keep up the good work.
Priscilla Lartsey, is the CEO and founder of Pretty and Priceless foundation. She is currently a final year PhD candidate, with the University of Ghana and a past International Atomic Energy Agency fellow, affiliated to the University of Quebec in Montreal-Canada. Her Master’s and Bachelor’s degree were both obtained from the University of Ghana. Her area of specialty is hydrogeology- A field of study she is really passionate about. She has two scientific publications in this regard. She loves to impart knowledge to all age groups of individuals, with a soft spot specially for children. Her love for children, leads her to children’s ministries of churches, in any country she finds herself. She won an award in this regard at Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Canada. Most importantly, she is a lover of the Lord who has seen the hand of the Lord in most areas of her life.
Etuk, Mary Nsikanabasi was born in Nigeria on October 29th, 1983. She holds a PhD in Hydrogeology (2023), a MSc in Hydrogeology (2010) and a BSc. in Geology (2006). In 2020, she was awarded an International Atomic Energy Agency fellowship to develop a three- year project in Nigeria, in collaboration with the University of Pisa. The project was aimed at the application of isotope hydrology to groundwater management in Abuja. She has a good knowledge of both surface and groundwater systems of Abuja, Nigeria. Since 2018, she has been working as an occupational health and safety officer in the Nigerian civil service. Her research interests include the investigation of groundwater quality in developing countries, the use of environmental isotopes to assess the origins of groundwater pollution and the role of hydrogeology in supporting science-based management practices. She an author of several articles and a mother of three children.
We strive to empower young women with the skills and confidence to achieve their full potential so that they can obtain a better life for themselves, families and the nation as a whole, through research, education and advocacy.
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