PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Rites of Passage & Empowerment (R.O.P.E.) program will host its Ghana 2024 Experience event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC), 45 Woodlawn Ave., Pittsfield.  

 

The program, which is free and open to the public, will feature reflections from R.O.P.E. scholars and ambassadors who traveled to Accra, Ghana in July for the group's bi-annual service-learning trip. Following the program, Ghanaian-themed refreshments will be available. 

 

"R.O.P.E.'s journey to varied regions of Ghana continues to be transformative. Having this educational experience greatly impacts our Mentees identity, self-esteem and increases their knowledge of history as well as their awareness as global citizens," said R.O.P.E. Founder Shirley Edgerton. "We invite you to hear their stories as well as some of the committed and impressive Mentors and family members that journeyed with our Mentees across the Atlantic Ocean." 

 

Founded in 2010 by Edgerton, R.O.P.E. is a proven mentoring program for adolescent girls of color, providing them with the skills and knowledge to enrich their personal development and expand their global awareness.  

 

During the 14-day trip, R.O.P.E. scholars and ambassadors engaged with young Ghanaians at the Oak Tree Orphanage and School and visited multiple historic sites in the country's capital city, Accra, as well as sites in Cape Coast and Kumasi. 

 

For more information, contact Edgerton at 413-496-4602.