Googo: The Haven of Love Children's Foundation, a Christian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has organized a funfair for children and their parents at Googo, a community in the Bawku West District in the Upper East Region. The funfair brought about 1000 children and their parents together to mark the Foundation's final programme for the year 2024 with the aim to share the love of Christ and address educational, health, and social needs within the community.
According to Ghana News Agency, participants were engaged in games such as sack race, egg and spoon competition, eating contests, and a spelling competition for pupils from lower primary to the Junior High School level. In addition to the fun activities, the leadership of the Foundation, led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Samuel Nana Bekai Djirackor, distributed clothes to the children and offered them refreshments.
The Foundation also took the opportunity to renew invalid National Health Insurance cards for the children, educate them on healthy lifestyles, and engage their parents in mentorship sessions. These sessions aimed to empower parents to mentor their children into responsible citizens. The CEO, in his address, expressed gratitude to community leaders and stakeholders for their support and emphasized the Foundation's mission to demonstrate God's love through sustainable programs.
Mr. Djirackor highlighted the Foundation's ongoing commitment to positively impacting lives in the Bawku West District through various initiatives in education and health. He also reflected on past projects that had benefited the community, underscoring the continuous support for rural areas.
During the event, Mr. Philip Akparibo, a Senior Physician Assistant at the Teshie Health Centre, educated participants on Hepatitis 'B', a viral disease affecting the liver. He explained the different types of hepatitis viruses and stressed the importance of awareness and education about the disease. Mr. Akparibo detailed the transmission methods of the hepatitis 'B' virus and encouraged attendees to get tested and vaccinated.
Mr. Akparibo also discussed treatment options for those who tested positive, advising on lifestyle changes for chronic carriers. He urged participants to visit health facilities for testing and expressed appreciation to the NGO for organizing the program, which aimed to enhance community health awareness.
