Stephen Kwaku Darku, President of Global Volunteers Corps, has called on Ghanaians to take an active role in making their communities and country a better place. Emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility, Darku encouraged citizens to move beyond complaining about issues and instead work towards creating positive change.
December 5th, International Volunteers Day, was commemorated by Global Volunteers Corps with a community development project in Awoshie-Anya, Ga Central District. The project focused on environmental cleanliness and public health, highlighting the organization’s commitment to creating positive change in local communities.
Volunteers Day, a global celebration recognizing the selfless contributions of volunteers who strive to make the world a better place. In commemoration of this day, Global Volunteers Corps embarked on a community development project in Awoshie-Anya, in Ga central District focusing on environmental cleanliness and public health
The initiative demonstrated the impact that volunteers can have when working together to address social and environmental issues. By promoting environmental cleanliness and public health, Global Volunteers Corps aimed to improve the quality of life for residents in Awoshie-Anya and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable community.
According to Kwaku Darku, the efforts aim to promote a cleaner and healthier environment, ultimately benefiting the residents of Anyaa and the patients visiting the polyclinic. This community-driven project exemplifies the impact that volunteers can have when working together towards a common goal.
The group took matters into their own hands, cleaning up the frontage of the polyclinic in Anya. The area, previously littered with garbage, was transformed into a clean and hygienic space.
The volunteers identified a pressing issue in the community: a heap of garbage dumped in front of the local polyclinic, adjacent to the market. Determined to take action, the volunteers organized a cleanup initiative, demonstrating their commitment to community development and public well-being.
This cleanup effort is part of a larger movement, with similar initiatives being replicated across the country and globally. The volunteers’ actions serve as a testament to the power of community-led change and the importance of taking action to address social and environmental issues.
The volunteers, driven by their motto “We see the need and take the lead,” demonstrated that complaining is not enough; taking action is necessary to bring about change. This community-driven initiative showcases the impact that volunteers can have when working together to address local issues.
This call to action is in line with the Global Volunteers Corps’ mission to empower individuals and communities through volunteerism, fostering sustainable development and creating a more equitable and just world.
Source: Bernard K Dadzie; Greater Accra Region
