The Christian Service University (CSU) has donated assorted items valued at ₵10,000 to the Kumasi Cheshire Home in the Kwadaso Municipality. The donation forms part of the University’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and reflects CSU’s commitment to extending compassion and practical support to the sick, and the under-privileged, in line with its Christian values.
A Visit of Hope
The University delegation, led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Stephen Banahene, and the University Chaplain, Rev. Anthony Boateng Agyenim, shared fellowship with staff and residents of the Home through prayer, hymns, and words of encouragement.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Banahene reaffirmed CSU’s long-standing vision of giving back to society, saying:
“This initiative is not the first of its kind but part of our annual commitment to support the needy and less privileged. What you see here is a symbol of love and mutual care, as we encourage you to continue the good work you are doing for the Kingdom of God and for humanity.”
The donation included essential foodstuffs, toiletries, sanitary supplies, medicines, and first-aid items — all valued at ₵10,000.
The Chairperson of the CSR Committee, Mrs. Alice Aluwa Blay, reiterated CSU’s Christian obligation to share in the joys and burdens of the less privileged.
She further noted that the University has been supporting the Cheshire Home through the clinical placements of Nursing and Midwifery students, providing them with practical learning opportunities while enhancing inmate care.
Appreciation and Appeal
Receiving the items, Ms. Harriet Osei Owusu, a Public Health Officer, and Nurse Manager at the Home, expressed heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the Management of Cheshire Home:
“We are overwhelmed and indeed grateful, because every single item we needed has been provided. CSU has truly touched our hearts and lifted a huge burden off our shoulders.”
She further appealed for continued support from government, individuals, and corporate bodies, citing urgent needs such as the refurbishment of the Home’s cottage for rehabilitation and vocational training, repainting, and general maintenance.
Kumasi Cheshire Home
The Home currently houses about 32 inmates — referred mainly by hospitals for conditions including schizophrenia, depression, and substance addiction — though it has capacity for 55.
Established in 1986 through the initiative of Leonard Cheshire, in partnership with Bishop Akwasi Sarpong, the Kumasi Cheshire Home is a non-profit NGO under the Catholic Church. It operates with support from the Department of Social Welfare, providing rehabilitation, skills training, and holistic care for mentally challenged adults aged 18–55.
Commitment to CSR
Over the years, CSU has carried out CSR activities in institutions such as the Trede Community Clinic, Kumasi Children’s Home, and Kumasi Central Prisons.
