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Team Strongman Foundation fetes less privileged
The Team Strongman Foundation brought relief and festive cheer to vulnerable communities in Accra during the Christmas season after organising a multi-day outreach programme aimed at supporting the less privileged and strengthening community bonds.
The outreach, which spanned several days, featured a mix of entertainment, charity and social engagement activities that attracted residents of Korle Gonno and surrounding communities, particularly children and young people.
The activities opened with music, dance and storytelling sessions that created a lively atmosphere and encouraged community interaction.
The programme continued on Thursday with Christmas themed activities organised to entertain children and young people in the area.
On Friday, the Foundation organised a charity walk that led to the distribution of food and clothing to more than 1,000 less privileged persons living on the streets.
The walk began at Korle Gonno Okpotsu Park and passed through Accra High Street, Bishop, Tema Station, Makola, Rawlings Park, White Chapel, Timba Market and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital before returning to the starting point.
The outreach concluded on Saturday with fun games, adding a recreational dimension while deepening engagement with children and young people in the communities.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Founder of the Foundation, Mr Stephen Nii Afotey Odai, said the initiative was to give back to society and support vulnerable people during the festive season.
He said the outreach went beyond donations to inspire hope, strengthen community spirit and encourage compassion even after the festive season.
“Our aim is to remind people to look out for one another and to build a culture of care within our communities,” he said.
Mr Afotey noted that the outreach was an annual initiative and that this year marked the third edition, adding that the Foundation plans to expand its activities to reach more communities in the future.
A member of the Foundation, Ms Stephanie Birikorang, described the outreach as a fulfilling experience for volunteers.
She said interacting directly with vulnerable people reinforced the importance of kindness and collective responsibility.
The Assemblyman for Korle Gonno, Mr Ransford Nii Antie Quaye, commended the Team Strongman Foundation for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
Mr Quaye encouraged other organisations and individuals to support similar interventions, noting that such programmes complemented efforts to improve social welfare at the community level.
By Stephanie Birikorang
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THE Times Ladies Association, a group consisting of female staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), on Monday commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a call on women to empower themselves through education, unity and healthy living to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The event, held at the NTC’s boardroom, was attended by management members and staff of the corporation and was to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on their role in society.
In her address, the President of the association, Mrs Georgina N.M Quaittoo, said the global celebration, marked annually on March 8, recognised the economic, political and social achievements of women while raising awareness about gender equality.
Although the international celebration fell on Sunday, she explained that the association decided to mark the occasion on March 9 to enable members to participate fully and commemorate the day in their own way.
Speaking on this year’s theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,’ and the global campaign theme: ‘Give to Gain,’ she the association had over the years worked tirelessly to support the growth and progress of the corporation despite the challenges they faced.
Urged members to commit themselves to deeper service to humanity and the advancement of women. She said women were unique, resilient and invaluable to society, stating that they deserved respect, appreciation, kindness and love for the vital roles they played in families, workplaces and communities.
According to her, members of the President, who is also the Editor of The Spectator newspaper, encouraged members to empower themselves academically and take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives and careers.
She also urged them to maintain healthy lifestyles by going for regular medical check-ups, exercise regularly, get enough rest and support one another.
Moreover, she advised members to accept leadership positions when given the opportunity and to exhibit qualities such as hard work, confidence, patience, compassion and responsibility in both their homes and workplaces.
Contributing, the Chanel Marketing and Circulation Manager, Mr Alfred Koomson, said women played critical roles in society and deserved to be supported and appreciated.
He urged men to recognise that they were often vulnerable species without the care, support and contributions of women in their lives.
He, therefore, commended women for the invaluable roles they play as mothers, caregivers, professionals and leaders, stressing that society would be incomplete without them.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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GHANA celebrated her 69th Independence Anniversary last Friday with colourful parades across all 16 regions of the country.
This year’s theme: ‘Reflect, Review, Reset,’ emphasised the importance of reflecting on the nation’s journey, assessing its current state, and planning for a brighter future.
At the Jubilee House, dignitaries present were President John Mahama, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, former Presidents, Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, behalf of the President, former President of Tanzania, and other distinguished guests.
The President, John Dramani Mahama, addressed the nation at the seat of government whiles Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives addressed their various assemblies on.
As part of the celebrations, school children paraded and displayed their marching skills whiles others performed cultural and other social activities to mark the day across the regions.
