VILLAGE OF HOPE MARKS
PRE-ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH GET-TOGETHER
30TH ANNIVERSARY, CELEBRATES IMPACT ON OVER 1,000 CHILDREN
The Village of Hope has marked its pre-anniversary launch get-together at its campus in Gomoa Fetteh, to thank God for three decades of transforming the lives of vulnerable children across the country, as the prelude to its yet-to-be launched year-long 30th anniversary celebrations.
Speaking to Pink FM during the event, leaders of the organization recounted the history and impact of Village of Hope since its establishment in 1996.
According to them, the organization was founded to care for the orphaned, abandoned, destitute, needy, trafficked and vulnerable children, as well as street-connected and underprivileged teenagers. They also provide round-the-clock care for babies who were rescued and brought to its babies homes.
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, 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.
Management 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 medical facility they established has grown into one of the largest hospitals in the community, equipped with modern facilities.
The hospital also operates a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides medical care for preterm babies, ensuring they receive proper treatment until they are healthy.
In addition to healthcare, Village of Hope also operates basic schools at Gomoa Fetteh and at Kwahu Nkwatia, where children are nurtured academically and morally. The organization also runs a senior high school, Hope College, which has recorded impressive academic performances, with a student from the College emerging as the overall best student in the 2024 WASSCE results and another placing third nationwide as well the overall best science student in Ghana in last year’s WASSCE.
Management stressed that beyond academics, the children are given strong religious and moral training.
The Acting Manager of Hope Children’s Village, the childcare ministry of the Village of Hope, Rexford Asumeng, expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the organization over the past 30 years.
Addressing the gathering during the pre-anniversary launch get-together, Mr. Asumeng said the milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s journey and achievements. He noted that the Fetteh campus hosts several subsidiaries, with many children and staff currently under their care.
He disclosed that Village of Hope is presently supporting more than 45 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 the children who reside on the Fetteh campus, there are others who live with their parents but continue to receive support from Village of Hope. He added that the organization operates a vocational training centre at Ayawaso, where street-connected teenagers 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 beneficiaries of the Village of Hope have become responsible and independent citizens, including a Member of Parliament currently serving a second term, 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.
A social worker at the children’s home, Tracy Nash Adu, also 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 his or her 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.
Story by : LISTOWEL
Source: PinkNewsroom