Latter-day Saints renovates, equips facilities at Tamale Children’s Home

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has handed over a renovated and equipped boys’ dormitory and kitchen to the Tamale Nyohini Children’s Home located in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. 

The church also donated essential supplies, including toiletries and food items, to further enhance the children’s well-being.

The gesture, which formed part of the church’s annual #LightTheWorld campaign, aims to improve facilities and the living conditions of children residing in the home.  

The initiative underscored the church’s commitment to community service, coupled with its efforts to spread love, hope and joy through practical acts of kindness during the Christmas season.  

Rationale

The Tamale Nyohini Children’s Home, a sanctuary for children without biological parents, has faced challenges in meeting the needs of its growing population due to inadequate facilities.

In response to calls for support from the government and stakeholders, the church took action last year by organising a sod-cutting ceremony as part of the 2023 #LightTheWorld campaign to initiate the renovation project.

At the handing over event in Tamale, Elder Isaac K Morrison, Second Counsellor for Africa West Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, expressed joy at witnessing the project’s completion.He reinforced the church’s mission of promoting goodness and uplifting the social, economic and spiritual well-being of all God’s children.

“As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is our mission to promote goodness and support the social, economic and spiritual well-being of all God's children,” the president said.

He urged the home’s management to maintain the renovated facilities for the benefit of future generations while fostering peace and love during the festive and election seasons.  

Gratitude

The acting Northern Regional Director of the Department of Social Welfare, Annunciata M. Z. Anglaaere, expressed gratitude for the church’s intervention.

“The renovated dormitory and kitchen will greatly improve the children’s daily lives, provide them with a sense of dignity and hope for a brighter future,” she said.  

Ms Anglaaere acknowledged the church’s selfless service as a testament to faith and compassion, adding that their actions exemplified Christ’s teachings of caring for the least among the people.  

The event was graced by Nyab’ Nyohindana and his elders, Nyab’ Gbanbaya Yepalsi Naa and his elders, the Metropolitan Chief Executive of Tamale, Gukpegu Zaachi, and his secretary, members of the Dagbon Youth Association (DAYA), assembly members and the staff of the home.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were also present to witness the event.