Compassion International Ghana launches 20th anniversary - Pledges to transform lives of 150,000 children

The Ghana Chapter of Compassion International, a Christian non-governmental organisation (NGO), has launched its 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to transform the lives of children living in extreme poverty. 

The Chairman of the organisation’s governing council, Reverend Philip Tutu, said by 2030, his outfit aimed to reach out to 150,000 children living in poverty as part of its long-term strategy to expand its programmes to ensure that more children in need had access to the care, education, and spiritual guidance necessary to break the chains of poverty.

“We are confident that with the continued support of our church partners, sponsors and stakeholders, this goal is not only achievable but inevitable. Compassion International Ghana remains fully committed to holistic child development as we release children from poverty in Jesus’ name,” he said.

The anniversary, which was launched in Accra last Thursday, was on the theme: “Celebrating 20 years of service in child transformation”. Compassion International is globally renowned for its charity work, particularly with children.

As part of the celebrations, the organisation unveiled a logo to mark its milestone and a symbol of the transformation the organisation had inspired.

Achievements

Rev. Tutu further said that the organisation had nurtured countless young lives, many of whom had become medical doctors, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, entrepreneurs, pilots, and successful professionals across various fields over the past two decades.

The clergyman recalled the organisation’s journey which started with seven partner churches, stressing that those early partnerships laid the foundation for what had since grown into a nationwide network devoted to transforming the lives of children and their families in some of the most underserved communities of the country.

“Through the dedication of our church partners and the tireless efforts of our staff, we have empowered children to break free from the cycle of poverty, offering not only material support but also hope, dignity and the opportunity for a brighter future,” he said.

“However, our work is far from complete. As we celebrate two decades of progress, we look forward with renewed energy and a bold vision for the future. Our commitment remains unwavering,” the Governing Council’s Chairman added. 

Environmental sustainability

The National Director of the organisation, Kobina Yeboah Okyere, gave an overview of the NGO’s activities and evolution over its 20 years of existence and highlighted its contributions to education in materials and scholarships reaching about 100,000 children.

He, therefore, urged the youth to desist from activities that caused harm to the environment saying as an organisation, Compassion International believed in environmental sustainability and care for the very creation that God had entrusted to society.

“That is the enabling environment within which our children and youth can certainly thrive. If we have to import water today, what will happen when they come to take over?” he said.

“So, we will continue to add our voices to it, and also pray and trust that with the leading of our Lord and leaders of this organisation, we will also be able to confront the challenges that are ahead,” Mr Okyere added.