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MOGCSP and Big Win Philanthropy strengthen partnership on early childhood development
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) through strategic partnerships.
This was emphasized during a high-level engagement with Big Win Philanthropy, a global organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and youth.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, a delegation from Big Win Philanthropy, led by its President and Chair, Ms. Jamie Cooper, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and Big Win Philanthropy to enhance Ghana’s Early Childhood Development Policy and drive impactful initiatives for children.
Additionally, the meeting discussed key policy interventions and initiatives for Early Childhood Development, explored collaboration opportunities to enhance early learning and child welfare programmes, and addressed challenges while identifying practical solutions for improving ECD services.
The Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the government’s dedication to ensuring the survival, growth, and development of all children, particularly those aged 0-8 years.
She highlighted Ghana’s strides in prioritizing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), noting efforts such as revising the 2004 ECCD Policy, strengthening coordination mechanisms, and enhancing support for children with special needs and vulnerable groups, ensuring they receive the necessary support for their well-being.
“Through integrated social and behavioral change communication programmes, we have enhanced parental knowledge on childcare and created enabling environments for early childhood development,” she said.
She said, “We recognize the invaluable contributions of partners like Big Win Philanthropy in advancing this agenda. Together, we can build a future where every child in Ghana has access to quality early childhood care, protection, and education.”
The Minister further underscored the importance of collaboration in scaling up early childhood interventions, ensuring that children across Ghana benefit from sustainable policies and programmes.
The Chief Director, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, emphasized that the Ministry values the support of key stakeholders like Big Win Philanthropy in complementing its efforts to strengthen early childhood care and development.
Also present at the meeting were the Acting Director of the Department of Children, Mr. Alexander Sefa Boadi, and some Unit Heads.
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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