By Emelia B. Addae
Baware (E/R), Dec. 19, GNA – Mr. Samuel E. Afrane, the Country Director of The Hunger Project (THP) – Ghana, has commended the six cluster of communities under the Baware Epicenter in the Okere District for their exceptional volunteer efforts.
He emphasized the significant contributions of residents in promoting sustainable development through selfless service and collaboration.
Mr. Afrane made the commendation while speaking in Baware at a self-reliance celebration of the Epicenter, marking 14 years (2010 – 2024) of dependency.
The outgoing Country Director noted that their efforts had led the youth to learn employable skills, such as dressmaking, catering, hairdressing, and farming, which were put into practice to support their livelihood.
He urged the people to continue using the skills they learned to make money, supporting their children’s education to help them become educated and prominent in the country.
The self-reliance celebration of the Epicenter was observed with the planting of coconut seedlings, conducted by the outgoing Country Director and Madam Agatha Quayson, the incoming Country Director of The Hunger Project.
The celebration was on the theme: “Empowering Futures: Celebrating Self-reliance and Community Strength.”
The six cluster of communities under the Epicenter are Baware, Asasekorkor, Atweterede, Abenawia, Mankrado and Otareso.
Mr. Samuel Affadu, the Okere District Coordinating Director, acknowledged the support of THP-Ghana, saying that the assembly was relieved of its workload by their support.
“The Hunger Project has an exceptional attitude and that was, they always relate with the Assembly and make sure whatever they start has been completed and handed over properly,” he added.
Mr. Daniel Beloved Oppong, the Project Officer of Baware Epicenter, said the Epicenter had become a beacon of hope and progress, demonstrating the power of community collaboration and resilience.
“Through our collective efforts, we have achieved remarkable progress in health, education, agriculture, nutrition, and economic empowerment,” he added.
GNA