Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia to host fundraising event for maternity wards in Ghana

The Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia (GWAG) will hold its 7th Annual Fundraising Event on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

The event which will be held in person is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. (EST) or 10:30 p.m. (GMT). All guests can visit: www.ghanawomen.org for details on how to participate.

A release issued by the Atlanta-based organization stated that the funds raised will support the delivery of improved care for selected maternity wards in Ghana which will result in better outcomes for expectant mothers.

"Through this event, the Association is positioning itself to raise $25,000 to procure vital medical supplies to increase the capacity of maternity wards at the Axim Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, Larteh Health Clinic, St. Martin de Porres Hospital and Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, the release stated.

The event will further serve as a platform for highlighting some of the challenges facing the delivery of maternity care in Ghana namely: high infant and maternal mortality rates and shortage of basic tools for the provision of functional healthcare.

“We are in person this year for our 7th Annual Fundraising event. With last year’s event being virtual, we are grateful to all who stayed tuned in with us doubling our attendance and enabling us for the first time to ship out two containers full of medical supplies and equipment,” said Angie Lou Opoku, President of GWAG.

She further added, “GWAG has so far, as well as what is currently being distributed, donated to over 30 maternity wards with two adopted at Elmina Urban Health Center and Oda Government Hospital, furnishing with beds, incubators and ultrasound machines. We have donated container loads of supplies to several maternity wards throughout various regions in Ghana including 37 Military Children’s Ward and First Lady Foundation for Korle-bu Teaching Hospital in Accra to the tune of over $550,000.”

According to the release, guests will participate in many activities, including a live auction, music, dance, and an exciting raffle throughout the event.

The guest speaker is Dr. Amelia E. Laing, MD, OB/GYN, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Orrville, OH who is also the Founder of Obaatanpa Women’s Hospital Accra, Ghana.