Christmas season puts the whole world in a
conspiracy of love. It is phase of reunion of families and friends to share fun,
recollect past memories and plan for the future. It is a period of abundance of both physical
and emotional gifts to our dearest and nearest. Merry-making and big parties
are the order of the season.
However, our sons and daughters at the
orphanage somewhat has no pleasure Christmas bequeaths to the largely
privileged society. It is sad to have observed that our children in these
orphanages miss out the merry and joy of the yuletide. It is a conscious fact
that every one of us could have end up in these homes. It is therefore incumbent
upon the haves of society to extend a hand of love and kindness to orphanages
at all times especially the seasons of love.
This conscience-awakening fact motivated Mrs
Haruna Mary Safua to on behalf of his family visit the Tamale Orphanage in
Nyohini on Boxing Day.
It was all joy and grace when Mrs Haruna
Mary Safua, wife of Honourable Minister for Communication, Haruna Iddrisu,
visited the orphanage. She was there with family relations to offer her widow’s
mite.
She donated to the orphanage assorted food
and non-food products including a cash of One Thousand Ghana Cedis
(GH¢1,000.00). The items which were presented to the home included bags of rice
and sugar, cartons of milk and beverages, gallons of cooking oil, cartons of
soap, packs of sanitary pads, mixed bag of stationeries and so on.
Mrs Haruna after the presentation of the
donation dined and interacted with the orphans and in her gestures expressed
fulfilment. She noted in her speech that “these children are here not by any
fault of theirs but by a litany of reasons such as death of parents,
abandonment and unwanted pregnancies” She advised young women not to become
pregnant if they were not ready for the task of caring for a child.
“As a mother I ask myself only one
question: what if these children were mine. Will I be happy to see them in this
condition?”, she empathised. Mrs Haruna observed that the facilities and
conditions were not good enough for the proper upbringing and nurturing of the
children. In her usual passionate voice, she believed there were many blessings
in return for caring for orphans. She requested all mothers to be mothers of
all but not some children.
The minister’s wife noted that the visit
was going to be the beginning of many others to come. She mentioned to the
orphanage to call on her at all times of need.
However, she called on individuals and benevolent groups to emulate and
develop the attitude of giving. For it is in giving that we can place smiles on
the faces of these innocent children.
The supervisor of the orphanage, Madam
Augustina Quainoo thanked Mrs Haruna and his family for the benevolence and magnanimity.
She pledged that the items received will be put to good use for the benefits of
the inmates. She also used the platform to ask for support from individuals and
groups with the wherewithal.
Food
for thought: “If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother
Teresa.
By: Haruna
Institute
Abdulai
Hanan R. Confidence
0249388362
(Press
Secretary)
Abdul-Ganiyu
Sandow
0243507563
(Director)
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