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Morning Glory Foundation gives financial support to 25 women
The officials of MGF in a group photograph with recipients
Morning Glory Foundation (MGF), a Non-Governmental Christian Organisation, has donated GH¢ 1,000.00 each to 25 widows and single mothers to empower them to become economically viable.
The donation, which was the eighth in the series, was held at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church,Ghana, Kekeli Congregation, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Flats, Ho, Volta Region, on Saturday, July 23, 2023, and was under the theme “Empowering The Needy”.
The beneficiaries were selected after they were taken through thorough screening and visits to their homes to ascertain the claims they had made earlier in an interview.
Though the programme was aimed at putting smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries, it rather turned into a sorrowful one as the recipients shed uncontrollable tears probably to recount the ordeal they had gone through.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the President of MGF, Rev. Davida Matti- Atakpah, said it was unfortunate that many women were going through serious challenges for which reason they ought to be assisted to enable them to cater for their children.
She said since MGF was launched as a Christian Foundation on Saturday, July 18, 2020, it had donated a total of GH¢ 92,000.00 to poor widows and single mothers as well as providing skills training to about 950 people, and therefore urged the beneficiaries not to abuse the privilege given them but to work hard so that the purpose for the assistance would be achieved.
Rev. Matti-Atakpah asked them not to listen to detractors who were determined to disturb them, but remain focused in their daily activities in order to attain success.
She said a skills training programme would be organised for interested persons in the region in August this year, adding that “MGF has planned to open a Permanent Skills Development Training Centre to provide sustainable self-employment skills to the youth.”
She called on relevant law enforcement agencies in the country to step up their efforts in safeguarding the welfare and protection of women.
The Vice President of MGF, Dr Oxygen Gershon Wullar, said though the donation would not be able to solve the myriad of problems the beneficiaries were going through, it was to enable them to be financially independent so they would be in a position to support the foundation in providing assistance to others in the future.
The patron of MGF, Dr Siegfried Debrah, who gave a detailed account (history) of the foundation, said though it was originally formed to preach the word of God every morning, it was later transformed into providing the physical needs of widows, single mothers and offering skills training to many women.
He said he was pleased to be associated with MGF in changing the lives of the beneficiaries.
Madam Ellen Adzo, a mother of six children, Madam Margaret Matti, who represented her daughter, a visually impaired lady who has lost her husband, and Madam Grace Gavor, a mother of four children, expressed their profound gratitude to MGF for the immense support given them so far.
Another female visually impaired beneficiary who was sexually exlpoited, got pregnant and delivered of a set of twins without knowing the man, was also most grateful for the assistance offered her by the organisation
By Raymond Kyekye
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
