Abena Dokua Educational Foundation raises $44,000 at maiden fundraising dinner to assist primary colleges | Education

The Abena Dokua Educational Foundation (ADEF), a US-based charity group has organized its maiden annual fundraising occasion in Springfield, Virginia.

The occasion which was held on October 29, 2022, was characterised by grace, gratitude and giving. The group handled the viewers of over 100 friends to its historical past, mission and imaginative and prescient encapsulated in emotional testimonies by previous beneficiaries.

Speaking on the occasion, the President of ADEF, Kwaku Boateng, gave an replace of earlier tasks, the prevailing wants of the academic sector in Ghana and what the organizational focus is.

He stated the quantity raised shall be used to assist primary colleges and youngsters of school going age in Ghana by offering them with the suitable academic provides and sources to help them of their studying course of.

He assured that the muse can even make investments the quantity in infrastructure notably in rural areas of the nation whose school buildings are in deplorable state and want facelifts.

The President with out mincing phrases entered the friends to affix fingers with the group to assist college students and academic establishments in Ghana. According to the president, the supply of protected and conductive studying atmosphere for each student in Ghana is a aim for the group.

Speaking on the identical occasion, the visitor speaker, Kobby Okum, espoused the worth of giving again to the society. He inspired the patrons to rally behind noble causes and organizations comparable to ADEF to make a distinction in society.

At the tip of the occasion, regardless that the fundraising aim of $50k was not realized, an quantity of $44,000 was raised. The group believes the quantity raised, will go an extended approach to facilitate their impending tasks in Ghana. ADEF is grateful to all who attended the dinner, and the assorted donors to the trigger. Ongoing Support is welcomed and might be given by visiting their web site to donate.

Abena Dokua Educational Foundation is a registered 501 (c) non-profit group within the USA. Its aim is to champion the standard of schooling for all college students in Ghana by the supply of academic provides and different academic facilities. Visit their web site at: www.adefghana.org