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Inhabitants of the Ho cured lepers camp in the Volta Region have long relied on the generosity of donors to sustain their livelihoods. Secluded from mainstream society, these individuals share their lives with fellow residents facing similar circumstances, and without the aid of benevolent individuals, they struggle to access even the most basic necessities, such as food and clothing.
Despite receiving assistance through the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program, the 56 camp residents find the support insufficient. Among them, some have been cured of leprosy, while others have undergone treatment for numerous years. For these individuals, the leprosarium has become a permanent home, with many having lost contact with their families and friends, feeling abandoned and isolated.
However, on October 13, a gesture of compassion brightened their lives. Kairos Rhema Ministry, a church based in Canada and Accra, came forward to offer support. The founder and leader of the church, Bishop Victor Goldsmith, believes in a ministry that caters to both the spiritual and physical needs of God’s children. Hence, upon learning about the Ho Leprosarium, he traveled from Canada to provide the church’s assistance.
The charitable donations included clothing, assorted detergents, sacks of essential cereals like rice and corn, and cartons of tin fish, along with cooking oil.
In addition to their visit to the Ho Leprosarium, Bishop Victor and his team extended their goodwill to Awudome Bame E.P Basic School, his alma mater. Here, they established a “pad bank” with the aim of distributing sanitary pads to female students in the surrounding communities on a monthly basis, free of charge. Furthermore, the group donated clothing and food items to approximately 68 widows residing in the local communities.
Their generosity didn’t stop there. The church representatives also delivered assorted food items and toiletries to the Good Samaritan Home in Adidome, located in the Central Tongu district. This remarkable display of humanitarianism served as a beacon of hope and relief for those living in the Ho cured lepers camp and the surrounding communities.
