This project, valued at ninety-five thousand US dollars ($95,000), aims to strengthen primary healthcare capacity. As a global grant project, it will make life-saving care more accessible to over 40,000 residents of the Agbogbloshie slum community.

The items donated included hospital beds, defibrillators, BP apparatus, ECG machines, oxygen cylinders, manual wheelchairs, ward screens, nebulizers, microscopes, lab incubators, chemistry analyzers, haematology analyzers, and many more.

In addition to medical equipment and supplies, the project funded the purchase of a 20kV standby generator to ensure the clinic operates 24/7 with uninterrupted power, allowing it to manage nighttime emergencies confidently.

The handover took place at Hopewell Community Clinic in Agbogbloshie and was attended by dignitaries including the District Governor of Rotary District 9104, Nanayaa Pokua Sriboe, Past District Governor Dennis Zubler, Mr Philip Okai Darko, the Director of Arm of Hope, as well as Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of Accra-East and Elizabethtown, USA. Also present were healthcare professionals, local government representatives, community leaders, and members of the public.

Speaking at the event, the president of the Rotary Club of Accra-East, Miss Mary Elorm Addo, highlighted the significance of the collaboration and the journey that led to the donation, acknowledging the contributions of project partners.

“Today, in a collaborative effort with The Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, USA, we donate these medical equipment to enable Hopewell Community Clinic to deliver timely diagnosis, safer procedures, and an improved patient experience for the community,” she stated. She expressed her joy at being part of a project capable of saving thousands of lives and urged the staff and management to utilise the knowledge and skills gained from the project training sessions to maintain the equipment and make a positive impact.

The president of the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, Rotarian Denise Grove, expressed her happiness about returning to Ghana after her first visit in 2015. She acknowledged the host club, the Rotary Club of Accra-East, for their partnership and hard work in transforming project ideas into reality.

“This project will provide opportunities to save the lives of children and mothers and ensure access to quality healthcare, as we Rotarians understand the importance of strong local healthcare systems,” she emphasized. President Denise added that this marks the beginning of a long-lasting partnership and collaboration between the two Rotary clubs.

Rotary International District 9104 Governor, Nanayaa Sriboe, mentioned that the donation aligns directly with Rotary’s mission statement: together we unite as clubs to take action to create lasting change worldwide. She added that the project also supports Rotary’s focus on disease prevention and treatment, and that investing in such initiatives will save millions of lives.

Mr Philip Okai Darko, Director of Arm of Hope Ghana, highlighted that many families in the community struggle to access affordable and quality healthcare. Illness often disrupts learning, weakens families, and deepens poverty. The clinic’s initiative was born out of this pressing need. On behalf of Arm of Hope, Mr Darko expressed heartfelt thanks to the Rotary clubs of Elizabethtown, USA, and Accra-East, Ghana, for their partnership, generosity, and belief in the vision that made the clinic a reality.

“The equipment and supplies you are handing over will directly impact lives, strengthen families, and support the well-being of our beneficiaries and the wider community,” he added.

Receiving the items on behalf of the clinic, Mr Aboagye Akuffo, Board Chair of Hopewell Community Clinic, expressed gratitude to the donors for their generous gesture. He added that the clinic will play a key role in primary healthcare delivery, as residents across the community will rely on its services. He also reiterated the call for more organisations to support community health initiatives.

The group also took advantage of their visit to conduct a tour of the clinic’s facilities.

The GH₵12,000 project, titled “Literacy and Wellness,” is an annual flagship initiative of the club, aimed at encouraging children to develop a reading habit.

The initiative, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Accra-Trinity, Rotaract Club of Accra-East, Wisconsin International University College, and UPSA, combined literacy promotion, STEM programmes, wellness education, mentorship, environmental sustainability, a sexual abuse awareness workshop, and mental health awareness, impacting hundreds of students and teachers.

The president of the Rotary Club of Accra-East, Mary Elorm Addo, stated during a brief ceremony held at the schools that September is a special month in Rotary as it is dedicated to basic education and literacy.

“We are here not only promoting education but also ensuring wellness and holistic development of the young learners and staff members.”

She expressed her concern that many Ghanaian pupils, particularly in public schools, cannot read and write, and she hopes that the 700 reading materials and textbooks donated to the schools will boost reading skills, promote research habits among students, and enhance the library’s resources.

The headteacher of Adenta M/A Primary School, Madam Millicent, who received the donations on behalf of the school, commended the club for the gesture and pledged to ensure the materials are used effectively.

Mrs Francisca Adu-Saforo, headteacher of Adenta M/A JHS, acknowledged the positive influence of the Rotary and Rotaract clubs. She emphasized that concerted efforts are needed to sustain high literacy and numeracy standards among learners in public schools.

The president of the Rotaract club of Accra-East encouraged learners to complement the effort of the clubs to achieve the aims of the project.

The 72 staff members benefiting from free mental health awareness and screenings expressed their gratitude, as it provided a safe space to express themselves without fear of judgement.

Other activities included a Reading Clinic with storytelling and comprehension exercises led by Rotarians and Rotaractors, a career mentorship session for JHS students with corporate counsellors and professionals discussing future careers and skill development.

Additionally, Africa ICT Right introduced the students to various STEM programmes, encouraging interest in science and technology.

A Child Protection Awareness session, moderated by Safe Space Foundation, covered safeguarding and children’s rights for over 200 students in grades 3-5.

The highlight of the 7-in-1 programme was planting 100 trees around the school to support environmental sustainability, alongside product sampling from Indomine Ghana.

The project lead, Rotaractor Derrick Addison, thanked all attendees and expressed appreciation for the support from partners and sponsors, including Pantang Hospital, Africa ICT Right, Forestry Commission, Winmat Publishers Limited, Indomin, Safe Space Foundation, Ann’s Frufresh, and SOL Network.

This initiative aligns with Rotary International’s focus areas of Basic Education & Literacy and Disease Prevention & Treatment, and also celebrates World Literacy Day.