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Domhene Charity Foundation launched …to support the needy, vulnerable in society
The Chief of Ekumfi Eyisam, Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII, as part of his birthday celebration, has launched the Domhene Charity Foundation aimed at providing scholarships, shelter, healthcare, and other sports events to needy, vulnerable, distressed, and abused persons, particularly women and children.
The charity foundation, which was launched on April 10, 2023, would focus on aiding the less privileged in society, empowering women and children, and promoting education in the community. These are all critical areas that could help to improve the standard of living in Ekumfi Eyisam and its environs.
The event was attended by chiefs, community leaders, and other important personalities who witnessed the unveiling of the Domhene Charity Foundation project.
Launching the charity foundation at Ekumfi Eyisam in the Central Region, Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII emphasised the importance of giving back to society and called on well-meaning Ghanaians to support the foundation’s vision to help the needy and neglected persons in society.
He said the Domhene Charity Foundation was designed to serve as a platform to bring together people with a heart for giving to make an impact in the community.
Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII thanked all the dignitaries present at the launch of the Domhene Charity Foundation for their immense support.
Nana Okae Kofi II, Abiri-Mankrado, commended Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII for having his people at heart, hence the launch of the Domhene Charity Foundation.
He promised to support the Domhene Charity Foundation anytime they reached out to him for financial support.
International Executive Manager for the Mpehene Group of Companies, Chika Alphonsus, urged the people of Ekumfi Eyisam to support the good initiative by Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII.
Some of the citizens of Ekumfi Eyisam who were at the event said Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII’s passion for his people’s welfare was not new, and his involvement in the Domhene Charity Foundation “is a testament to his commitment to serving his people”.
They said the launch of the charity foundation was a welcomed development that would go a long way in ameliorating the suffering of the people in the community.
“The launch of the Domhene Charity Foundation by Nana Impraim Asaabo VIII is a commendable initiative that will impact the lives of many in the community positively,” they added.
The Domhene Charity Foundation is focused on empowering women and children, aiding the less privileged, and promoting education to improve the standard of living of the people in the community.
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GBBF assistant treasurer, Aurora Commodore-Toppar eyes GOC Treasure slot at Elective Congress on Saturday
The Assistant treasurer of the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBBF), Madam Aurora Commodore-Toppar, has set her sights on becoming the next assistant treasurer of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) at the upcoming Elective Congress on Saturday.
The daughter of the former Chief Executive Officer of Accra Hearts of Oak, Mr. Emmanuel Martey Commodore-Mensah, will be vying for the position against Bernard Quartey of the Ghana Boxing Federation and Edward Patrick Nii Lante Banerman of the Handball Association of Ghana.
Having had her nomination approved by the GOC’s Electoral Commission, the well-seasoned banker, with over 15 years of rich working experience, believes she is well-suited and positioned to help structure the finances of this esteemed organisation.
In a chat with Spectator Sports, the captain of the bronze-winning 2024 University of Ghana basketball team at the 11th African University Games in Zaire, Nigeria, revealed her commitment to effective and accurate financial management, growth, and development of all associated sports federations.
She said, “I am committed to the growth of the GOC, and I want to offer my financial knowledge to aid in ensuring that the GOC operates with the highest standards of financial governance and set-up.”
According to her, the mission is to help promote the GOC’s agenda widely, and having served for over two decades in sports—especially basketball—in various capacities and roles, she believes this experience will help protect the GOC’s finances.
“If elected as assistant treasurer, I will do my utmost, together with the treasurer, to manage the GOC’s finances, including accounting and financial reporting among others,” she added.
According to her, “Accurate financial record-keeping has been a problem across the board; I will help eradicate this issue.”
Aurora Commodore-Toppar stands for transparency, hard work, and an inclusive work culture, she further added.
The former Aburi Girls’ Secondary School basketball team captain has played pivotal roles in improving sports in the country—especially basketball—including being a member of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2023 Africa Games, an LOC member for the recently concluded Hoop Rave SHS competition, a project lead for FIBA’s “Her World, Her Rules” initiative, chair for the 2024 Fetu Afahye Basketball Tournament, and founder of the Stomp De Yard Basketball Tournament, among others.
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
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113 Cardinals hold 3rd General Congregation in Rome
The 113 Cardinals present in Rome held the third General Congregation on Thursday morning, and announced who will deliver the two pre-conclave meditations.
The Cardinals decided that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will celebrate the Mass on the sixth day of the Novemdiales, instead of Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
They agreed that Fr. Donato Ogliari, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls, will deliver the first meditation on Monday, and that Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher Emeritus of the Papal Household, will deliver the second meditation at the beginning of the conclave, whose starting date has not yet been decided.
The Cardinals began a conversation about the Church and the world, deciding to hold the next General Congregation on Friday morning at 9:00 AM.
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told journalists that 61,000 people have paid their respects to the late Pope Francis as of 1:00 PM on Thursday, adding that St. Peter’s Basilica should close at midnight on Thursday, unless large crowds are still queuing to enter.
Following the Pope’s funeral on Saturday, April 26, a Rosary will be held in front of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Saturday at 9:00 PM.
Mr. Bruni said the burial service for Pope Francis will take place in private.
Starting the morning of Sunday, April 27, the faithful may begin to visit the tomb of Pope Francis at the Marian Basilica.
