VILLAGE OF HOPE MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY, CELEBRATES IMPACT ON OVER 1,000 CHILDREN
The Village of Hope has marked its 30th anniversary at its campus in Gomoa Fetteh, celebrating three decades of transforming the lives of vulnerable children across the country.
Speaking to Pink FM during the preparation towards the mega launch of the 30years anniversary celebration, leaders of the organization recounted the history and impact of Village of Hope since its establishment in 1996.
According to the Group managing director Fred Asare, the organization was founded to care for orphans, vulnerable children, and those rescued from abusive homes. They explained that in cases where children are removed from harmful environments by the police, Village of Hope provides shelter, care, and rehabilitation for such children.
Over the past 30 years, the organization has trained more than 1,000 children, many of whom are now lecturers, lawyers, doctors, bankers, nurses, immigration officers, air force personnel, fire service officers, and other professionals contributing meaningfully to national development. They emphasized that many of these children were once rejected and would not have reached their current status without the support of Village of Hope.
Mr.Asare also highlighted the organization’s investment in healthcare. They noted that when they first arrived in Gomoa Fetteh, there was no hospital in the area. Today, the facility they established has grown into one of the largest hospitals in the community, equipped with modern facilities.
The hospital also operates a specialized unit known as LEP, which provides medical care for premature babies born before nine months, ensuring they receive proper treatment until they are healthy.
In addition to healthcare, Village of Hope operates basic schools at Gomoa Fetteh and at Kwahu Mpatia, where children are nurtured academically and morally. The organization also runs a senior high school, Home College, which has recorded impressive academic performance, emerging as the best in the last two years’ WASSCE results and placing third in science nationwide last year.
Management stressed that beyond academics, the children are given strong religious and moral training.
The Acting Manager of the Village of Hope,Rexford Asumeng, has expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the organization over the past 30 years.
Addressing the gathering during the anniversary celebration, Mr. Asumeng said the milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s journey and achievements. He noted that the campus hosts several subsidiaries, with many children and staff currently under their care.
He disclosed that Village of Hope is presently supporting more than 47 students in tertiary institutions and 32 students in senior high schools, with all their academic expenses fully covered by the organization.
According to him, aside from children who reside on campus, there are others who live with their parents but continue to receive support. He added that the organization operates training centers in Ayawaso, where street children are equipped with vocational skills, and in Bongo, where additional children are being cared for.
Mr. Asumeng reiterated that financial constraints remain their biggest challenge, as the organization is responsible for healthcare, education, feeding, electricity, and water bills for all children under their care.
He stressed, however, that their efforts have not been in vain. Over the years, more than 200 beneficiaries have become responsible and independent citizens, including a Member of Parliament currently serving a second term, medical doctors, immigration officers, police officers, fire service personnel, air force officers, teachers, and many others contributing to national development.
He therefore appealed to the public to support Village of Hope, assuring that any assistance provided will positively impact the nation.
Tracy Narsh Adu has stated that the foundation of the Village of Hope is firmly rooted in professional social work practices aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable children.
According to her, since 1996, the organization’s social work department has implemented structured measures to ensure that every child under its care receives the necessary support and protection.
She emphasized that trauma-informed care remains a top priority, explaining that many of the children have experienced physical, emotional, or psychological abuse. Madam Tracy noted that each child is carefully assessed to understand their background before receiving counseling and appropriate treatment to promote full recovery and transformation.
She further explained that individualized care plans are developed for every child. This process helps determine whether remaining at Village of Hope is in the child’s best interest or whether alternative arrangements would better support their well-being. She stressed that no child leaves the facility without going through a proper transformation process.
However, Madam Tracy identified financial instability as the organization’s major challenge. She explained that providing food, clothing, healthcare, counseling services, and staff training requires substantial funding. She therefore appealed to the public, government, and private individuals to support their work.
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