At the Ark Foundation in Accra, the Vodafone Ghana Foundation, the company's charitable arm, honored domestic abuse survivors. The event is part of Mother's Day celebrations.
The Foundation conducted free medical screenings, eye exams, and ultrasound scans for women as part of its monthly Birthday Stars project.
Hannah Ashiokor Akrong, the Human Resource Director, spoke at the event and denounced violence against women.
"Violence against women is continuing on the rise, and it is one of the world's most pervasive, pervasive, and destructive human rights abuses today." If women and children are caught in an ongoing cycle of mental and physical violence, no society can hope to progress. In support of all of our sisters who are victims of domestic violence in whatever form.
We remember this day in your honor all throughout the world."
"This is something Vodafone has done throughout the years as part of its collaboration with the Ark Foundation. During the epidemic in 2020, when we saw a global spike in domestic violence, Vodafone Ghana colleagues and the Vodafone Ghana Foundation rallied together to demonstrate our support for the shelter with a gift of 200,000 cedis (GHS120,000). Today, I am honored that we are strengthening our connection through this activity," she remarked.
According to Rev. Amaris Nana Perbi, CEO of the Vodafone Ghana Foundation, children of domestic abuse victims will be enrolled in the Instant School platform to receive a decent education.
He promised the Ark Foundation the Vodafone Ghana Foundation's assistance for it to function efficiently and aid more survivors.
Ms. Grace Jeanette Mason, the South African High Commissioner to Ghana, recommended women leave violent relationships.
"I would tell women who stay in violent relationships not to allow themselves to be mistreated." And, for whatever reason, you must stand up for yourself if you find yourself in relationships for love or for any other reason. Allowing oneself to be abused is a bad idea. Furthermore, do not mistreat your body since it is the temple of God. Also, can you be confident enough to deal with your anxieties and poor self-esteem while dealing with violent men?" she said.
Dr. Angelina Dwamena-Aboagye, the Foundation's Executive Director, has earlier called on Ghanaians to help victims of domestic abuse.
The Ark Foundation provides compassionate care and empowering environments to vulnerable, disturbed, and abused people, particularly women and children, so they may live without fear of violence or oppression from others and find strength, dignity, and hope for the future.