Projects and Initiatives
Youth urged to avoid substance abuse, pursue their dreams
Damang (W/R), Sept 04, GNA – Mrs. Benedicta Adingelah, a certified counselor and the Executive Director of Adingelah Foundation, a non-government organisation, has advised the youth to avoid substance abuse and pursue their dreams.
Misusing hard drugs, prescription medications and excessive consumption of alcohol could affect their health, education, career and jeopardise their future, she explained.
Mrs. Adingelah gave the advice during the third edition of the Youth Expo programme held at the Wesley Methodist Church, Damang, in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality.
The event, organised by the Adingelah Foundation in collaboration with the Local Council of Churches in Damang, was attended by hundreds of youths from Damang and its environs.
It was on the theme: “A Journey from Reconciliation to Restoration, Then into Purposeful Living.”
She said although the foundation had other plans, they were led by God to organise “this project”, stressing that, ‘it’s worrying seeing our young ones dropping out of school and how substance abuse is destroying their lives.”
n excited Mrs. Adingelah explained that prior to the event, she visited ghettos to interact with some youth about the dangers associated with such negative practices, and some came for the programme.
The Executive Director said to help eliminate this lifestyle from society, she had already made the necessary arrangements with all the schools within the Damang Mines area to educate them on the same topic next academic year.
Celebrating World Book Day 2025
The second honorary presentation was from The Adingelah Foundation, an NGO dedicated to promoting education. This presentation fulfilled a promise made by the foundation’s leader a week ago, following a seminar on the dangers of addictive mobile phone use at our school. During the seminar, the importance of regulating phone usage and prioritizing meaningful smartphone use over superficial activities was emphasized to the pupils. Both students and teachers were actively engaged, and the event was marked by exemplary comportment.
To assess the impact of the seminar, students were given a series of questionnaires to complete independently. Today, the promise was fulfilled with a remarkable donation, including a piano, guitar, pairs of shoes for needy students, and a variety of exercise and storybooks for lower primary students.
Upon receiving the items, the school’s Headmistress, Mrs. Ablorde, of Roman Catholic Basic School Damang, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Adingelah and her foundation for the generous gifts. She also appealed for continued support.
Adingelah scholarship program
The scholarship program seeks to provide educational opportunities to underprivileged children in our communities by enrolling them in schools.
The goal is to support orphans and needy children who lack the financial resources to access quality education, empowering them to build a brighter future and break the cycle of poverty
The festive smiles 2023
The festive smiles 2023, aims to bring joy and celebration in a deprived community by organising an end of year party.
The event is filled with exciting activities, games, food, gifts and entertainment giving the children a chance to enjoy the festivities and feel celebrated.
Mental Health Awareness and Medical Outreach
On October 12, 2024, the Adingelah Foundation organized a Mental Health Awareness and Medical Outreach in Manhutem community located within the Prestea-Huni Vally Municipality. The objective of this initiative was to address the various healthcare challenges facing the population, particularly the most vulnerable groups: adults and children. The outreach was designed to provide primary medical care, health screenings, and mental health education, while also identifying cases that required further medical referrals.
