Aflao: The Samglokush Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, has celebrated this year's Father's Day with a community-centered event that honoured the vital role fathers play in family and societal development. The event, held at T-Square Arena in Aflao, brought together fathers from diverse backgrounds for a day of recognition, dialogue, and celebration.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Samuel Kush, the Founder and Leader of the Organisation, stated in an interview that the event was conducted under the theme 'Father's Day Old School Reunion: Celebrating fathers, remembering the olden days.' He emphasized that the initiative aimed to highlight the often-overlooked sacrifices and contributions made by fathers and father figures in communities, which deserve acknowledgment.
He explained that fathers are fundamental to the stability and progress of every family. The event featured a variety of activities, including keynote speeches, personal testimonies, musical performances, and games. Mr. Kush noted, "Today is a reminder that our fathers' dedication, though quiet and consistent, deserves recognition."
The event attracted local leaders, families, and volunteers who engaged in interactive sessions celebrating fatherhood through storytelling and community bonding on topics such as work-life balance, emotional support, and fatherhood in single-parent households. The foundation reiterated its commitment to promoting positive fatherhood through mentorship programmes, family support initiatives, and future community engagements.
Mr. Kush highlighted that the event was a celebration of fatherhood and a reminder of the importance of recognising and appreciating fathers' contributions to their families and communities. The foundation's gesture served as a powerful reminder that has empowered and appreciated fathers in their entire communities. A comprehension competition for students in lower primary, upper primary, junior high schools, and senior high schools across the Ketu South Municipality was also held as part of the celebration to promote and improve quality education and inculcate the spirit of learning in future leaders.
Some participants expressed excitement over the celebration and thanked the Samglokush Foundation for the kind gesture and recognition through a heartwarming event that honoured the vital role they played in their families for societal development. They acknowledged that the Foundation's commitments to appreciating and promoting positive fatherhood and family support are expected to have a positive impact on the community and foster a sense of unity and togetherness among fathers in the development of many communities.
The event concluded with various games, including cards, draft, and volleyball, accompanied by merrymaking.
