Suhum: The leadership of the Supreso Epicenter in the Eastern Region has assured The Hunger Project (THP) - Ghana of a well-structured system in place to continue the activities of the Epicenter as it becomes self-reliant. The Supreso Epicenter in the Suhum Municipality has achieved self-reliance after 14 years of dedicated mentorship by THP-Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Benjamin Odonkor, the Secretary at the Supreso Epicenter, during a celebration, emphasized that the leadership had developed a sustainability plan and democratic system to govern decision-making and electoral processes. He explained that the intervention of THP-Ghana during the mentorship equipped women and the youth with knowledge and skills in financing and trade under a micro-finance programme called the Epicenter Cooperative Livelihood Improvement Society (EPICLIS).
THP-Ghana facilitated a strong partnership with the Suhum Municipal Assembly and its departments such as Food and Agriculture, Community Development and Social Welfare, Education, and Health Service. These departments provided technical support through training workshops and community education to help improve living standards.
Mrs. Agatha Quayson, the Country Lead of The Hunger Project - Ghana, congratulated the Chief of Supreso and the leadership of the Epicenter for their achievement. She noted that the Epicenter's strategy was to change the mindset of people from 'Can't Do to Can Do' and improve lives by empowering them to overcome hunger and poverty. THP's empowerment programmes addressed challenges including access to healthcare, education, food security, gender equality, livelihood, and access to finance.
Mrs. Quayson urged the leadership of the Epicenter to maintain a good maintenance culture to ensure that the efforts and resources invested do not go to waste. The leadership of the Epicenter was presented with certificates of achievement.
Madam Patricia Osei Amponsah, the Project Officer of the Supreso Epicenter, mentioned that 10 clusters of communities formed the Epicenter, which consists of a health facility, nurse's quarters, computer laboratory, vocational training center, conference hall, and a bank. The beneficiary communities include Obotumpan, Ampedwee, Koko Junction, Dade Mantse, Apeseh, Abiteh, Asarekrom, Adidiso, Supreso number one, and Supreso number two.
The self-reliance celebration concluded with a drama, choreography, and fashion show. The fashion show was presented by female youth involved in dressmaking, sponsored by The Hunger Project at the Epicenter's vocational training center.
