Author: Beyonce Diamond Kpogli
The Centre for Plant Medicine Research, (CPMR) Mampong-Akuapem has donated some food items and toiletries to the Mampong School for the Deaf and Akropong School for the Blind, both in the Eastern Region.
The donation came in gift items ranging from bottles of water and soft drinks, bags of rice and gallons of floor cleaners.
The donation was made as part of the Centre’s annual social responsibilities which seeks to put smiles on the faces of the societal members.
The presentation was made by the Executive Director, Prof. Alex Asase, who was accompanied by other management members of the organization.
Accepting the donations, Mr Edem Divine Kodadza, Assistant Headmaster of Administration, of the School for the Blind expressed his appreciation for the donation, particularly during this festive season.
‘‘We are extremely lucky to have the Centre for Plant Medicine Research nearby. We have been shown affection before, and we anticipate that it won’t be the last time. The students and the institution as a whole would be successfully supported by the use of these items,’’ he noted.
Prof. Alex Asase expressed his optimism that the items would help complement what the government already provides them to make its operations easy.
‘‘These children come from various homes where their parents might choose not to send them to school, but since inclusive education was introduced, they now have the opportunity to an education.
The needs that would give them a sense of entitlement in their learning processes must be met, so we think supporting them by giving them these things is essential,’’ he said.
The gesture was defined as the height of love during the Easter season by the school’s principal, Setumte Ametewee (MPhil).
“We want to thank you once more. Since all activities carried out here are entirely supported by the government, we are delighted when corporate organizations like yours extend a kind hand to us.
These things would protect us from some current difficulties,’’ he indicated.
Finally, he praised the Center for its excellent job in providing and ensuring the efficacy of traditional treatments.
Meanwhile, at the Akropong School for the Blind, a committee from the school’s administration receiving the donation also commended the Centre for their kind thoughts, adding that they would ensure transparency in the use of the items.
The Executive Director in response informed the administration team that the hearing and vision-impaired students are among the many people who should benefit from this yearly gift.
He explained that the CPMR finds it a joy to show these students love, particularly when poverty sets in.
He made a commitment that the Centre for Plant Medicine Research would continue to perform these kind deeds as long as it maintained a friendly connection with the school for the blind and deaf.
He promised the two institutions that they would be ready and willing to assist when necessary.
