Compassion International Gives Shoes to Kids

Compassion International Ghana, a Christian Non Governmental Organization, has presented cartons of brand new shoes to 250 children at the Pentecost Child Development Center at Oyarifa, Accra.

The intervention formed a part of the organization’s Shoe Purchase and Distribution Programme to cater for the health needs of children in deprived communities and also to support those who shy away from school due to lack of school going materials to develop the interest of going school.

Patricia Kubuafor presenting the shoes to Mr,John Anaman

Padmore Baffour Agyapong, Country Director of Compassion Ghana indicated that the support is also to complement the efforts of parents to keep their children in school considering that parents have the desire to educate their children but majority are often faced with financial difficulties.

Mr. Agyapong stated the gesture in the Greater Accra region would be extended to six three communities in the Eastern, Volta, and Central regions in which a total of 12,906 shoes valued at 51,624.00 US Dollars will be distributed as a form of protection for less privileged children especially in situations where some go to school without shoes to ensure they are safe from foot borne diseases that they are likely to contract.

He also noted that needy children must not be left to their fate and pointed out the need for society to be proactive in addressing challenges they face.

Patricia Kubuafor, Partnership Supervisor of the organization, presenting the items stressed that the organization will not relent on its effort to contribute to the holistic development and welfare of disadvantaged children through partnership with churches across the country.   

John Anaman, District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost, was grateful the organization for taking up an initiative that reflected what they stand for and expressed hope that children who benefit from the programme would grow to attain high levels in society.

He therefore appealed to other benevolent organizations in the country to walk in the path of Compassion Ghana International.

Compassion International Ghana began operation in 2005 and has succeeded in establishing more than 100 child development centers to provide needy children the opportunity to rise above their circumstances to realize their dream and become what God created them to be.