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Accra, June 3, GNA – Vodafone Ghana as part of
commitment to empowering women and fighting domestic violence, donated
GH check¢5,000.00 at the
Ghana Ark Foundation, a non-governmental organization that hosts
victim of abuse.
The donation followed the
Appeal to the foundation to allow it to reopen and manage its shelter.
A statement by Vodafone Ghana in Ghana
The news agency explained that the shelter, which had become a haven for
victims of domestic violence, was closed in December 2016 due to lack of
funds.
Present the check to the Foundation,
Hannah Ashiokai Akrong, Director of Human Resources at Vodafone Ghana,
said: "Our commitment to fighting domestic violence goes beyond the walls of
our organization.
"We are particularly interested in the role
your foundation plays a role in housing and reintegrating victims of domestic violence
especially women and children. The condition of the victim worsens when he continues
stay in the place of violence because they have nowhere to go, "says
statement said.
Ms. Akrong, according to the press release
In Vodafone, staff felt that domestic violence had a significant impact on
people at work affecting confidence, self-esteem and career progression.
She said that this led to the launch of
a comprehensive policy to protect and support victims.
Ms. Angela Dwamena Boakye, the Executive
The director of the Ark Foundation, who received the check, expressed his gratitude to
Vodafone Ghana for the gesture, the statement said.
"Your commitment to fight against
the violence is indisputable. This donation will certainly help to reopen
and the operation of the shelter, which we had to close because of lack of funds, "
she says.
The statement revealed that Vodafone as a
part of its efforts to combat domestic violence had set up a 24-hour hotline
that employees with domestic violence issues could
call for help.
He stated that employees who had been victims
also had up to 10 days of paid vacation per calendar year for medical reasons.
appointments, judicial proceedings and other activities related to domestic violence.
GNA
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