The Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS), as part of its annual outreach programmes, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, donated assorted items to over 100 older persons in various communities in the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions of Ghana.
Beneficiaries of the donations belong to associations that collaborate with CFAS on diverse activities. The event started with an opening prayer by Rev. Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, a member of the CFAS Management Committee.
Some of the items donated by the sponsors
Prof. Mavis Dako-Gyeke, Director, CFAS, in her welcome address expressed deep appreciation to the supporting organisations for their continued work with the Center. She encouraged family members and friends to provide adequate care for older people. She further urged the older persons to take good care of themselves and maintain healthy lifestyles during this pandemic.
While some older persons were present to collect their donations, others were unable to come to the event hence, their packages were given to agency representatives and other personnel to be delivered to them. The beneficiaries and agency representatives present expressed their gratitude to CFAS for the kind gesture.
From L to R: Dr Akosua Agyemang, Prof. Mavis Dako-Gyeke, and Rev. Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong
Earlier, Dr. Akosua Agyemang, Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Works, gave a brief overview of the Centre. The vote of thanks was moved by Ms. Saeed Firdaus after all the items had been distributed. Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong was invited again to offer a closing prayer after which beneficiaries were served lunch, and there were friendly interactions and expression of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year among all present.
The event was sponsored by Ghana Oil Company Ltd. (GOIL); CIDAN Investments Ltd; Three Hills Company Ltd; Nadel Stationary Ltd; DOT Pharmacy; Lincoln Aytes Enterprise and Walk with Pearls.
The individual sponsors include Tatiana Edem Aglobitse, Charity Amanoo, Dr. Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Dr. Emmanuel Asampong, Prof. Edward Amponsah-Nketiah, Prof. Kwesi Torpey, Dr. Victoria Nana Yaa Cudjo, Dr. Yaw Boateng Mensah, Ms. Akosua Aboagyewaa Darkwa, Dr. Vyda M. Hervie, and Alhaji Sule.
Agency representatives and beneficiaries of the packages
