Public Agenda NewsPaperPublic Agenda NewsPaper
  • General News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Development Agenda
  • World News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Election watch
  • Editorial
Font ResizerAa
Public Agenda NewsPaperPublic Agenda NewsPaper
Font ResizerAa
  • General News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Development Agenda
  • World News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Election watch
  • Editorial
Search
  • General News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Development Agenda
  • World News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Election watch
  • Editorial
Follow US
Breaking NewsDevelopment Agendatop stories

Stakeholders advocate unified philanthropic approach for a more equitable society in Ghana

Suleman
Last updated: October 31, 2024 12:16 pm
Suleman
Share
6 Min Read
A group photograph of a section of speakers at the Philanthropy Conference
A group photograph of a section of speakers at the Philanthropy Conference
SHARE

Speakers at the Second Edition of Ghana Philanthropy Conference have emphasized the importance of collective giving, trust-building, and creation of sustainable support structures for a stable society in Ghana.

At the opening of the two-day Conference in Accra  on Wednesday, October 30TH , various speakers advocated  a shift towards a more unified and discreet philanthropic approach to ensuring that contributions are both impactful and sustainable, thereby strengthening the foundation for a more equitable society in Ghana.

The Conference was facilitated by STAR-Ghana Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection, the National Youth Authority, Ghana Philanthropy Forum, West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), the University of Ghana Centre for Social Policy Studies, and the CSOs SDGs Platform.

More Read

$100m legal war erupts between E&P and Azumah Resources
Ghana to attract more global oil investors after Akoma and Eban 1X discoveries
Govt cracks down on illegal mining task forces amid extortion claims
Dr. Adrian Alter appointed new IMF resident representative for Ghana
Ablekuma North: EC to rerun Parliamentary Election in 19 Polling Stations

 Held on the theme, ‘Volunteerism as a Civic Action,’ the well-attended Forum aimed to provide a platform for dialogue among stakeholders to strengthen linkages of initiatives and promote exchanges among participants toward advancing the development of philanthropy in Ghana.

 In his remarks, the Vice Chair, Governing Council of STAR-Ghana Foundation, Mr Charles Abugre suggested the formation of foundations and associations to amplify impact, particularly for underprivileged communities, rather than only making individual contributions.

Mr Abugre called for more accountability and trust to encourage collaborative giving, especially among wealthy individuals.

He mentioned that governments, while effective in delivering broad services like healthcare and education, struggle to directly target the needy due to limitations in resources and reach. He noted that by offering incentives for community initiatives, governments could better enable individuals and organizations to support those who need it most.

 He told participants that, “We have to build more trust. We have to build more accountability to create more trust. We also observe that wealthy people give. Some of them give quietly. Some of them give flamboyantly. There is more giving in funerals and in public affairs, flamboyantly, than there is giving quietly to causes that help aggregate and reach scale, that we can encourage our wealthy to be more aggregated, to also create foundations, to give quietly, to encourage and to support at least while being behind the scenes to support it.

“We said that governments do well when they are providing services to the needy at a universal level, the provision of health care and education, but are quite poor when they try to target the poor, when they try to target the needy, because they simply do not have the tools to do this. And yet, they could also do better in providing the right incentives to those of us sitting here who are trying to tackle, who are trying to reach the most needy, who are trying to solve problems at the community level, and so on and so forth.”

Delivering a key note address, Rev. Fr Andrew Campbell, a Catholic Missionary Priest and Founder of the Lepers Aid Committee underscored the power of community and the impact of giving, no matter how small it may seem. Fr Campbell indicated that even a small gesture of kindness can change a life forever. He reminded participants of the significance of helping each other, especially when someone is in need.

 Fr Campbell  narrated  that  At age 18, his  dream of attending seminary seemed out of reach due to financial barriers. Despite his hard work, he couldn’t afford the essentials. Yet, an anonymous individual stepped in to provide the needed £10, allowing him to pursue his goal.

This act of kindness, according to him, made a lasting impact on his life, and he still cherishes the gesture as a symbol of hope and generosity.

He used the anecdote to illustrate a fundamental truth about community support, stressing that  even the smallest act can leave a lifelong impression.

He said as “we strive to build a stable society, let’s remember that each of us has the power to make a difference in someone’s life.”

Fr Campbell also called for the urgent need for environmental stewardship and action. He painted a powerful picture of the current crisis in the country including deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and the degradation of water and land due to illegal Mining and other unchecked  practices.

These according to him, are not abstract statistics but are pressing realities affecting communities, health, and future generations.

He emphasized that each Ghanaian has a role to play, whether it is through advocating for sustainable practices or actively participating in local environmental efforts.

 He called on all to move beyond complaints and criticisms to make a tangible difference.

By: Mohammed Suleman/Publicagenda.news

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

Latest News

Ghana secures $370M from IMF after successful review
July 8, 2025
Mid-Year budget to clarify road contractor payments – Ampem Nyarko
July 2, 2025
 ISODEC Urges Citizens to Engage More in Local Governance Processes 
July 2, 2025
Mfantseman Youth Trained to Strengthen Local Governance Participation 
July 2, 2025
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Investment-Friendly Environment to Attract Development Financing
July 1, 2025
New UN report charts path out of debt crisis threatening global development
June 30, 2025
World Bank backs Ghana $360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability
June 30, 2025

You Might Also Like

Breaking NewsElection watchtop stories

GJA holds national and regional elections today

June 30, 2025
Breaking NewsBusinesstop stories

PURC announces 2.45% increase in Electricity tariffs from July 1

June 26, 2025
Breaking NewsBusinesstop stories

Iran cannot unilaterally shut Strait of Hormuz – NPA boss

June 23, 2025
Breaking NewsBusinesstop stories

Israel-Iran war: Fuel prices likely to rise in July – COPEC

June 23, 2025

About Us

Public Agenda is fou­nded and owned by Pu­blic Agenda Communic­ations.

Public Agenda was founded as a public interest Me­dia entity. Its Visi­on is to contribute to building a well-i­nformed society where accurate informati­on dissemination is the cornerstone of a democratic, just and equitable society.

Its mission is to inform, guide and bui­ld responsible citiz­enship and accountab­le decision making and strive for excell­ence in the media in­dustry. Public Agenda Communications is managed by a Board of Directors.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?