A gathering of selected journalist among other dignitaries at the residence of the French Ambassador in Accra marked the launch of this year’s OrphanAid Weekend. The event held last Thursday November 19th was hosted by the French Ambassador who called on all persons to show compassion and tolerance towards disadvantaged children during his brief yet inspirational speech.
The night witnessed other invitees from the French Embassy in Accra and a number of musicians. The event started on a quite note with soft music playing in the background creating a perfect atmosphere. There were few template speeches from event organizers as well as sponsors, all of whom highlighted the plight of orphans in recent times of global economic challenges.
Patrons on the night were enlightened on the new philosophy supposed to shape the future of orphans through a video presentation. This was in alignment with global resolution to replace orphan homes with host families. Orphans are supposed to grow up as members of families rather than in orphanages if they are expected to become better people in society.
This paradigm becomes very relevant and undoubtedly imperative in the wake of the recent shocking revelations from the Osu Children’s Home sage. Under this scheme, an appreciable amount is given monthly to families that are willing and ready to take in an orphan. Notwithstanding, only families with children and in the position to provide shelter are eligible to take in an orphan but after thorough checks.
OrphanAid Weekend is a series of events aimed at creating awareness of the problems faced by vulnerable children in Ghana to be staged during the first weekend of December. It commences with the OrphanAid Accra Mall Takeover at the Accra Mall on the Friday. Musician cum presenter, Blakk Rasta headlines a concert to feature other artists including Samini, Fifi Sela and King Ayisoba at Alliance Francaise on Saturday.
The final event is on the Sunday dubbed OrphanAid Sportsday and to be held at the ultra modern Lizzy Sports Complex located at East Legon. World cup winner and former French international soccer star Marcel Desailly will host the children to football, races, swimming, bouncy castle and other games.
On his part, Blakk Rasta was full of praise for the French Ambassador for his association with the event before and lauded sponsors for investing in what he called a blessed venture. He further appealed to Ghanaians to come out and support the project. He assured of a perfect show come December 4th, 2010.
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