A foundation to improve the lives of the less fortunate has been created in Teshie, Accra, with a plea for everyone to lend a helping hand to the less fortunate in society so that they can smile and look forward to a brighter tomorrow.
Ms. Sekyiwa Darko, the Foundation's Founder, says she came up with the concept to honor her birthday and also to assist chart a good cause in tackling some critical challenges plaguing society.
The launch, which took place during the last week of May at the Teshie Children's Home, saw gifts of food, feting the children, teaching and learning materials, and monetary donations to assist the children's care.
She stated that the products provided will help to assist and relieve the Home's burden while also boosting the well-being of society's poor youngsters.
The Foundation will focus on health, education, girls' and women's empowerment, skill development, and socioeconomic development. She stated that the Foundation would soon launch a reading program, as well as volunteers to help children with their schoolwork and teach them, as well as educational trips for the Teshie Youngsters's Home's children.
Madam Janet Anyeley Parker, the Proprietress of the Teshie Children's Home, was overjoyed and conveyed her gratitude to The Sekyiwa Darko Foundation for the gift.
Mrs. Parker added, "We are glad you decided to be a part of us, and I am of the opinion that as the Foundation expands, the Teshie Children's Home, where it all started, will not be left out of your initiatives."
Mrs. Parker appealed to the general public for assistance. Good music, musical chairs, and other extracurricular activities were provided for the youngsters.
The Teshie Children's Home first opened its doors in 1995. The Teshie Children's Home, which now has a population of over 25 children ranging in age from 5 to 18, continues to offer a warm environment for orphans and disadvantaged children who might otherwise wind up on the streets.
The Teshie Children's Household has offered free education to their children, vocational training to teenage moms, and assistance to geriatrics in integrating more into society so that they are not mentally burdened by the adoption of new home obligations over the years.