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CIFF extends helping hand to Twin City Special School
In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Community in Faith Foundation (CIFF), based in Ghana, generously donated essential food items to the students of Twin City Special School.
The items included rice, oil, toilet rolls, tomato paste, sachet water, eggs, soaps, detergents, and beverages, was presented by the Regional Development Coordinator on behalf of Mr. Stephenson Aggrey, the Chief Executive Director of CIFF.
Miss Ayishetu Abdulai, the Regional Development Coordinator, emphasized CIFF’s commitment to creating a nurturing environment for every child, allowing their unique talents to flourish.
She highlighted the organization’s dedication to enhancing the students’ learning experience and supporting them in reaching their full potential.
“These items symbolize the care, encouragement, and belief CIFF has in them,” stated Miss Abdulai, underscoring the organization’s message that the students are not alone on their journey of learning, growth, and personal development.
Mrs. LaTonya Aggrey, a dedicated supporter and advocate for special education, conveyed her warm wishes and encouragement to the students.
She expressed belief in their strength, resilience, and confidence to achieve remarkable feats.
Overwhelmed by the kind gesture, the headmistress of Twin City Special School, Madam Crescentia Efua Oduraa Bilson-sai, expressed deep appreciation during the gathering.
She conveyed her gratitude, saying, “I humbly write on behalf of Twin City Special School to express our profound gratitude to the Community In Faith Foundation for your kind donation to the school. We do appreciate this wonderful gesture and wish to say a big thank you. We also pray that the Almighty God keeps and rewards you abundantly.”
CIFF’s benevolent act not only addresses the immediate needs of the students but also sends a powerful message of support, encouragement, and community care. The ripple effect of such gestures is invaluable in fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among the students of Twin City Special School.
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Stakeholders have been urged to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma often associated with clubfoot, a treatable condition which occurs in children.
Parents are to seek early treatment for the condition while policymakers strengthen support for early detection, disability inclusion, and child health services in the country.
Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward. If left untreated, experts say a child may face lifelong challenges with walking, which could affect education, employment, and social inclusion.
In Ghana, an estimated 1,000 babies are said to be born with clubfoot every year.
In commemoration of the World Clubfoot Day, marked on June 3 every year, stakeholders create awareness about the condition and, among other things, celebrate the dedication of health professionals who ensure children receive treatment.
In a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Afua Adutwumwaa Adjetey, Programme Manager, Ghana Clubfoot Programme, noted that many families were unaware of the free treatment available for the condition in Ghana. 
She observed that the lack of awareness continued to delay treatment for children who could have received prompt and life-changing care at no cost.
Treatment, she said, was provided free of charge for children under age five at Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG–Hope Walks) partner clinics across the country.
More than 9,000 children born with clubfoot had received treatment and care through the programme over the past 18 years.
“The treatment follows the internationally recognised Ponseti Method, which uses a series of gentle casts to gradually correct the position of the foot, followed by a brace to maintain correction and prevent relapse. When treatment begins early, success rates are extremely high,” Madam Adjetey explained.
“For many children, the journey begins with a health worker who identifies clubfoot at birth and makes a referral. A few moments of observation can change the course of a child’s life forever.”
“Clubfoot is not a curse; it is not caused by wrongdoing…it is a medical condition that can be treated successfully. Families should never feel ashamed to seek help.”
The Programme Manager said children born with the condition deserved equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion, and called on communities to support parents rather than “judge them.” -GNA
