EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STITCHING: WONADEM UBA FOUNDATION'S GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE
In the heart of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, the Wonadem UBA Foundation maintains its aim of uplifting individuals through practical acts of kindness, telling the story of empowerment and community solidarity.
On July 4th, 2024, a day distinguished by the spirit of freedom, the foundation once again displayed its commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Ms. Naomi Anieku, a professional seamstress and a member of the foundation, whose work came to a standstill due to the breakdown of her sewing machine. The machine's breakdown impacted negatively in her livelihood.
However, Wonadem UBA Foundation, known for its love, care and comfort intervened to restore Ms. Anieku's productive livelihood. The gift of a brand-new sewing machine to Her was more than just a piece of equipment; it represented the return of hope and the means to independence.
The foundation's team led by Mr. Edward Fiawoyife and his entourage from both the Accra and Aflao Zones arrived at Ms. Anieku's residence with a mission that aligned with the core values of the Foundation: To empower poor and needy children and the youth in our communities by providing them with education, job opportunities and teaching them values of love, care, and comfort. With the ultimate goal of preparing them to overcome life's challenges and become agents of peace and development in their communities.
The visit began with a warm welcome and an opening prayer by Mr. Emmanuel Doga, who set the tone of thankfulness and togetherness.
Mr. Fiawoyife spoke eloquently about the foundation's goal of reaching out to the poor and brilliant but needy people of our society with our widow's might and hence the significance of today's event.
The presentation of the sewing machine became a symbolic gesture that linked the themes of community support and self-reliance.
Ms. Anieku's passionate appreciation demonstrated the foundation's far-reaching impact with the vision of a world full of true love and kindness, free from discrimination and unfair treatment where resources and basic needs are distributed among every person including children and other vulnerable groups equally devoid of personality, status, color, tribe or race.
The new sewing machine promises a tapestry of possibilities, allowing her to stitch her way to a better future.
The team's words of guidance and encouragement served as motivations for Ms. Anieku, who promised to weave them into the fabric of her life.
As the delegation photographed photos from this milestone depict, they left more than just a sewing machine; they left a legacy of empowerment that will continue to inspire and resonate in the community. The Foundation's kind gesture extends beyond the material; it is a story about cultivating dreams and instilling the spirit of self-sufficiency. Ms. Anieku's narrative is one of many that the foundation hopes to weave together into a patchwork of empowered lives, with each piece reflecting a path of perseverance and hope.
The foundation expressed its profound gratitude to members who attended this important occasion, as well as everyone who supported its objectives.
Together, they are creating a society in which everyone has the tool to shape their own future, one stitch at a time.
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Written by George Kpormorne Dogbey.
