Amsterdam:The Bonokyempim Ladies marked their fifth anniversary with a significant humanitarian effort as Dr. Nick Abeam Danso Adjei announced a donation of £30,000 towards the purchase of a dialysis machine for a hospital in the Bono or Bono East Region of Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, the donation was part of a fundraising initiative organized by the social club, which comprises women from Ghana's Bono regions residing in the Netherlands. The event took place at Schepenbergweg Nr 15 in Amsterdam and was attended by members of the Ghanaian community, as well as traditional and religious leaders, and representatives from sister associations across Europe.
Dr. Nick Abeam Danso Adjei, represented by Sam Abeam Danso, Chairman of the Oldtimers Club, announced the donation in response to the club's initiative, highlighting the commitment to improving healthcare access in Ghana. The donation became a focal point of the celebration, reflecting the diaspora's dedication to contributing to their homeland's development.
The anniversary also featured the enstoolment of Shirley Owusu-Yeboah as Queenmother of Bonokyempim Ladies Europe, now known as Nana Owusu Yeboah Assiamah. This cultural ceremony added significance to the event, symbolizing a new chapter in the group's leadership.
Ghana's diplomatic presence was underscored by the attendance of Bismark Anyanah, Head of Chancery at the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague, representing the Ambassador. Participants included Bonokyempim groups from Denmark, Frankfurt, and France, emphasizing the unity and cooperation among Ghanaian diaspora organizations in Europe.
The fifth anniversary of Bonokyempim Ladies not only celebrated past achievements but also underscored their ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare improvements in Ghana through collective action and solidarity.