Hi, I’m Demiana.

I’m 19 years old, a Biomedical Science undergraduate at King’s College London, and I live in North London.

I’m writing this with a heart full of hope and purpose as I prepare for something I am very excited and passionate about. This August, I will be going to Ghana for an internship focused on gender equality and health education. This internship is a deeply personal step in a journey that combines everything I care about — science, service, and the empowerment of women and girls.

Why does this matter to me?

For the past five years, I’ve worked with Exodus Youth Worx UK, supporting young people in my local area. I’ve seen how limited access to education, guidance, and health support can dim someone’s potential. While every community is unique, I’ve come to understand that the lack of access to opportunity is a global issue — and it’s something I feel called to help change.

In Ghana, the workshops and education programmes I will be involved in will not only provide young women and girls with vital health information, but will also empower them to make informed decisions about their well-being, from reproductive health to disease prevention. Through hands-on learning and open dialogues, I’ll help break down the cultural and social barriers that often prevent young women from accessing this knowledge.

These workshops will create a safe space for girls to ask questions, learn, and gain the confidence to take charge of their health. By addressing topics such as hygiene, sexual health, and more, we will equip these young women with the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their peers. This empowerment can lead to more educated decisions, healthier futures, and ultimately, more resilient communities.

Beyond the immediate impact of these programmes, I’ll also be working to build pathways for sustainable change. By partnering with local organisations and community leaders, we’ll ensure that the educational materials and resources we provide continue to benefit the community long after my internship ends. This means creating lasting connections, strengthening local capacity for health education, and supporting Ghanaian-led initiatives that will keep driving progress long into the future.

This opportunity also holds deep significance for me personally. As a young woman of faith, this experience will allow me to grow in compassion, leadership, and cultural understanding.

How does it connect to my academic journey?

As a Biomedical Science student, I spend my days studying how the body works, what causes disease, and how science can heal. But I’ve always believed that science should serve people — especially those who are most in need. This internship will allow me to apply what I’ve learned in lectures and labs to real-world settings. I’ll be involved in health promotion, preventive care, and community education — all vital parts of public health. I’ll also gain invaluable experience in global health and cross-cultural communication.

What I learn in Ghana won’t stay in Ghana. It will inform my studies, guide my future career, and help me find new ways to serve both my local community and communities across the world.

How can you help?

To make this internship possible, I’m fundraising to help cover the cost of the programme, travel, accommodation, and resources needed for the workshops and education sessions we’ll be running. Your support won’t just help me — it will help fund initiatives that promote health literacy, reproductive health education, and women’s empowerment in communities where it’s needed most. You’ll be investing in long-term, sustainable change, and joining me on a mission that’s bigger than one person.

I’m also doing my part — tutoring, childcare, and working to raise as much as I can. I’m committed to this journey, and I’d be so grateful to have you walk alongside me in it.

I’ll be sharing updates, photos, and reflections from Ghana so that everyone who supports me can see the real impact we’re making — together.

This internship means so much to me. It’s an opportunity to give, to grow, and to stand in the gap for communities whose voices deserve to be heard. It’s a chance to turn passion into purpose — through science, service, and faith. And it’s a step toward a future where I can play a part in building a healthier, more equal world.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for reading — and for being part of this journey.

With gratitude,

Demiana