The 1998 Year Group of Kumasi Girls’ Senior High School (KGSHS), affectionately known as Ahemaa 98, has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility by donating essential supplies to the Remar Ghana Rehabilitation Centre in Patasi, Kumasi.
Supporting the Vulnerable:
The Remar Ghana Rehabilitation Centre currently houses over 200 individuals, including orphaned and vulnerable children, as well as persons undergoing rehabilitation for substance addiction.
As a non-profit organization, the Centre relies heavily on the benevolence of the public to provide meals and essential care for its residents.
Tradition of Giving:
While the Ahemaa 98 group typically organizes an annual end-of-year social gathering, the members decided to evolve their celebrations.
Driven by their roles as mothers and mentors, the group integrated a charitable outreach program into their calendar to ensure that vulnerable children are supported before any festivities begin.
Following a successful outreach in 2025, the group returned to the Centre on January 3, 2026, to deliver a substantial variety of goods.
The donation included:
Food Staples:
Sacks of rice, cocoa powder, sugar, cartons of milk, biscuits, and assorted confectionery.
Hygiene Supplies:
Washing powder, disinfectants, and liquid soap.
Financial Support:
An undisclosed cash donation to assist with the Centre’s administrative costs.
Leadership and Appreciation:
Speaking to the media, Ohemaa Abena Nyarko, who led the delegation, emphasized that the gesture was born out of a desire to give back to the community and support those in need.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Centre, the Secretary of Remar Ghana, Nana Yaw, expressed profound gratitude to the “Old Girls” of Kumasi Girls’ SHS.
He lauded the group for their consistency, noting that this was their second consecutive visit.
“We are immensely grateful to Ahemaa 98 for remembering these children and those on the path to recovery,” Nana Yaw stated.
He added that, “we encourage other alumni associations to emulate this noble gesture and support institutions dedicated to social welfare.”
Story By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie,
Kumasi.
