Orphanage Appeals For Support To Complete Building Project After Donation
Chosen Children's Centre is appealling to individuals, corporate organisations and Non-Governmental Organizations to support the completion of an unfinished building project, despite receiving a donation from members of a 1985 alumni group.
The appeal was made during a donation exercise by the group as part of activities marking 40 years after leaving school.
Founder of the centre, Abena Washington, said the orphanage urgently needs building materials to complete a structure that has remained under construction for about two years.
"As you can see, we've got to the third level and it's the rainy season, so we have to put a hold on it for now.
It is still a bit risky because of the children and the pillars are exposed.
What we need is building materials and a lot of support so that we can complete the structure once and for all," she said.
According to her, the facility, which currently cares for about 65 children, relies heavily on the goodwill of ordinary Ghanaians for its operations.
"Our biggest provider is God. Agencies hardly come by. The people who have blessed us most are ordinary Ghanaian citizens with big hearts.
We would like more year groups and organisations to know about what we're doing and help these children because their needs are great," she added.
Mrs Washington noted that beyond infrastructure, the home continues to require food and other essential supplies to cater for the children under its care.
The donation was made by members of the 1985 year group, led by Prince Samuel Mensah, who said the gesture formed part of the group's commitment to social responsibility and giving back to society.
"Forty years after school and counting, we believe in our responsibility to society and mankind.
It is always an honour and a joy to give back to society. If you are able to support them, it will go a long way to put some spark into their lives," he said.
Mr Mensah disclosed that the group had previously donated medicines worth more than GHS200,000 to the Ghana Prisons Service and intends to continue supporting vulnerable groups.
He encouraged other organisations and individuals to support orphanages and similar institutions across the country.
Chosen Children's Centre was established 16 years ago out of a rehabilitation programme for drug and alcohol addicts. According to Mrs. Washington, the orphanage began after some of the beneficiaries of the rehabilitation programme arrived with children who needed care and protection.
The home now caters for children of different ages, including babies referred by the Department of Social Welfare, and has helped some beneficiaries gain admission to tertiary institutions, including the University of Ghana.
Management of the centre is hopeful that increased support from the public, alumni associations and corporate bodies will help complete the building project and improve living conditions for the children.
-Classfmonline.com
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