Curious Minds Ghana is a youth-led development and advocacy organization based in Ghana working and youth since 1996, to ensure that all children & youth are well informed & meaningfully participate in decision-making that affects their lives by advocating, generating knowledge, sharing information, building partnerships & training young activists at local, national & international levels.
This podcast is part of our advocacy efforts to highlight the social, cultural, policy & legal issues affecting children & call on duty bearers to protect & guarantee the rights of children & young people.
Can Religion and SRH Coexist Peacefully Despite Conflicting Beliefs?
Religion continues to shape how many people think and talk about sexuality and reproductive health in Ghana and beyond. Teachings that emphasise abstinence, chastity, and procreation within marriage often clash with modern SRH approaches like contraception, comprehensive sexuality education, and safe abortion. For many young people, this tension breeds confusion, guilt, and silence when making decisions about their sexual health.
This episode explores whether religion and SRH can truly coexist without contradiction. Can faith communities engage in open discussions on safe sex, menstruation, or family planning without compromising their values? Can SRH advocates and faith leaders work together as partners instead of opponents? Through personal stories and diverse perspectives, we examine how faith and SRH can find common ground in promoting health, dignity, and informed choice.
Credits
Host: Ransford Owusu-Ansah
Panellists: Ralph, Mavis, Hannatu, Prince, Margaret, Edmund, Jemima, Akosua, & Emery
Producer: Michael Tetteh Doku
Music
Intro – The Curious Ring
Interlude – Gymnastic by KiDi ft. Olivetheboy & KOJO BLAK
Closing – Okomfo Kom (AIDS) by Okomfour Kwaadee
Connect with us:
X: @cmghana (https://twitter.com/cmghana)
Instagram: @cmghana (https://instagram.com/cmghana)
Facebook: Curious Minds Ghana (https://facebook.com/CuriousMindsGhana)
LinkedIn: Curious Minds Ghana (https://linkedin.com/company/cmghana)
24 Oct 2025
Still a Big Deal? What HIV Means to Young People Today
HIV may no longer be seen as the life-threatening crisis it once was, thanks to advances in treatment, PrEP, and awareness. But while perceptions have changed, new infections continue to disproportionately affect young people—especially adolescent girls and young women.
In Ghana and beyond, stigma, misinformation, and gaps in sexual health education still shape how HIV is discussed and understood. This episode explores how young people perceive HIV in 2025, whether the “fear factor” has faded, and what this means for prevention, testing, and treatment. Through real stories and expert insights, we unpack how HIV continues to influence young people’s lives, relationships, and health choices.
Credits
Host: Ransford Owusu-Ansah
Panellists: Hannatu, Prince, Margaret, Jemaimah, Kenneth, Jemima & Francisca
Producer: Michael Tetteh Doku
Music
Intro – The Curious Ring
Interlude – BALENCIAGA by O’Kenneth
Closing – Agenda by RCee
Connect with us:
X: @cmghana (https://twitter.com/cmghana)
Instagram: @cmghana (https://instagram.com/cmghana)
Facebook: Curious Minds-Ghana (https://facebook.com/CuriousMindsGhana)
LinkedIn: Curious Minds Ghana (https://linkedin.com/company/cmghana)
17 Oct 2025
The Dilemma of Unplanned Pregnancies
Unplanned pregnancies remain a major sexual and reproductive health challenge for young people in Ghana. Cultural, social, and religious expectations strongly shape how society views pregnancies outside of marriage, leaving many young people to navigate judgement, limited knowledge, and little support.
Although safe abortion is legally permitted under certain conditions, stigma, cost, and lack of confidentiality keep many from accessing it; pushing some towards unsafe options. Those who continue the pregnancy often face school dropout, financial strain, and family tension, challenges that disproportionately affect young women.
This episode explores the emotional, social, legal, and health realities surrounding unplanned pregnancies, highlighting how young people experience and manage them.
Credits
Host: Ransford Owusu-Ansah
Panellists: Maryam, Mavis, Edmund, Jemima, Prince, Margaret & Emery
Producer: Michael Tetteh Doku
Music
Intro – The Curious Ring
Interlude – Gidi Gidi (Fire) by Stonebwoy
Closing – It Is Finished by Kofi Kinaata
Connect with us:
X: @cmghana (https://twitter.com/cmghana)
Instagram: @cmghana (https://instagram.com/cmghana)
Facebook: Curious Minds Ghana (https://facebook.com/CuriousMindsGhana)
LinkedIn: Curious Minds Ghana (https://linkedin.com/company/cmghana)
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