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General News of Saturday, May 4, 2019
Source: World Orphan Day
2019-05-04
Some orphans participating in the event
More than 500 orphans, including street children and disadvantaged children in Accra, benefited from a ceremony organized on the occasion of World Orphan Day in Ghana.
The event, organized by Rayuwa Foundation director and country ambbadador, Asmau Ayub, was held on May 1, 2019 at the Kanda Community Youth Cultural Center.
It brought together orphans and homeless children from Nima, Mamobi, Kanda, Alajo, Pigfarm, Fadama and Kotobabi so that they could show their support and be rebadured by their loved ones.
World Orphan's Day is celebrated each year around the world on April 20 to draw society's attention to the plight of orphans. It is also to help raise awareness and support children who live in such conditions.
Hajia Asmau, ambbadador for World Orphan Day in the country, said she was extremely pleased with the support she received this year with more than 100 volunteers and 18 partner organizations. "This is the second edition in Ghana and I am very optimistic about extending this event to all other regions of Ghana to raise public awareness about orphans," she said. .
The event was filled with exciting games, including football, musical chairs, lime and spoon races and ball games. Mentorship sessions were also organized for the participants.
One of the participants in the event, Julius Atipoe, said he was delighted to participate in the activities and thanked the organizers for putting it together. He was optimistic about a similar event next year.
The orphans returned home with gifts such as clothes, storybooks, snacks and other treats.
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