The Diocesan Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Diocese of Accra has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of vulnerable children by presenting food and essential supplies worth GH₵10,102 to the Street Academy in Accra.
The donation formed part of activities marking the 150th global anniversary of the Mothers’ Union and coincided with the birthday of the Street Academy’s founder and Executive Director, Mr Ataa Lartey, on Wednesday, September 16.
The items presented included rice, maize, beans, gari, cooking oil, palm oil, two cartons of mackerel and two boxes of tomato paste, as well as milk, sugar, Quaker Oats and biscuits.
Speaking at the presentation, Assistant President of the Mothers’ Union, Mrs Wilhemina Graves, encouraged the children to cultivate values that would help them build better lives and communities.
She urged them to embrace the love of God, share with others, remain hopeful and show respect for their elders.
Mrs Graves also stressed the importance of personal hygiene and good health, encouraging the children to keep themselves and their surroundings clean.
She said the initiative reflected the Mothers’ Union’s commitment to building communities, strengthening families and transforming lives, inspired by the work of its founder, Mary Sumner, who devoted herself to the welfare of women and children.
Mrs Graves said the Union had adopted the Street Academy and would therefore continue supporting the institution, adding that the commitment would be sustained by successive leaderships.
Support for vulnerable children
Mr Lartey expressed appreciation to the Mothers’ Union for its continued support and generosity towards the Academy and its beneficiaries.
He said the donated items would provide important assistance to the children and help meet some of their basic needs.
The Street Academy provides free non-formal education, meals, uniforms and learning materials to vulnerable children, street youth, young mothers and early school dropouts between the ages of eight and 18.
The Academy operates a three-year, non-graded curriculum comprising Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
In collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, it facilitates the transition of an average of 18 pupils annually into public and low-fee private schools within their local communities.
The latest donation, the Mothers’ Union said, was part of its broader commitment to supporting vulnerable children and contributing to their education, health and wellbeing.
