The Morning show host of Adom FM, Chief Jerry Forson, has brought smiles to the faces of children at the Seek and Save Missions Ministry (SASMM) Orphanage Home in Agona Nyarkrom in the Agona West Constituency of the Central Region.
Speaking to Adom News after the donation, he appealed to the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection to provide more support for orphanages to help save lives.
Chief Jerry Forson also expressed his gratitude to listeners of Adom FM for their generous support, both in cash and in kind.
For his part, the founder of Seek and Save Mission Ministries, Rev. Micaiah Abakah, commended Chief Jerry Forson and the management of Multimedia for their assistance during these challenging times.
Rev. Abakah also called on Ghanaians to offer their support, highlighting the many challenges the orphanage faces.
About Seek and Save Mission Ministries (SASMM)
Seek and Save Mission Ministries (SASMM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and addressing poverty in underserved communities in Ghana.
Founded in 1993 and officially registered in 2007 by Rev. Micaiah Abakah-Cicafo, an ordained minister and child rights advocate, SASMM is committed to protecting children and fostering youth development.
Our Mission and Vision:
- Empowerment and Protection:
SASMM prioritizes empowering and protecting vulnerable groups, including children, adolescent girls, and women. This includes providing access to education, healthcare, legal assistance, and safe spaces. - Adolescent Girls’ Well-Being:
SASMM focuses on reducing teenage pregnancy rates, promoting education, and combating gender-based violence among adolescent girls. - Providing Shelter:
The organization offers temporary shelter for victims of violence and abuse, helping them escape spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. - Promoting Gender Equity:
SASMM helps vulnerable children in impoverished rural areas complete their education while promoting gender equity.
Programs and Services:
- Child Sponsorship: Provides school supplies, uniforms, and tuition support to children.
- After-School Programs: Offers academic support and extracurricular activities.
- Sports for Development: Empowers young people through sports, creating sustainable opportunities for personal and community growth.
- Entrepreneurship Programs: Assists families in starting small businesses, such as farming and baking, to achieve economic independence.
Achievements and Impact:
- Rescued and supported over 5,000 children and their families.
- Provided 15 boreholes and hand-dug wells for five communities.
- Constructed a school building at Mansokwaa near Agona Bobikuma to serve 5,000 children.
- Successfully alleviated poverty through entrepreneurship programs for over 130 women.
Needs and Challenges:
- Sanitation Facilities: Six water closets and washrooms costing GHS 21,000.
- Educational Resources: School uniforms, books, sandals, and daily school fees.
- Infrastructure: An IT center for 25 children, bunk beds, and a fence wall around the shelter.
- Support for Events: Annual Thanksgiving Party and other community engagement programs.
Conclusion
Seek and Save Mission Ministries remains committed to providing care and support for vulnerable children, adolescent girls, and women in Ghana. The organization appeals to individuals, corporate bodies, and government agencies to partner with them in their mission to foster hope and create sustainable change.