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Inculcate trauma healing programmes in activities …organisations, churches urged
• Dr Harriet Hill addressing the
conference Photo: by Ebo Gorman
Organisations and local churches have been urged to inculcate trauma healing programme in their respective activities to support victims during traumatic periods.
Former director of Trauma Healing Institute (THI) Dr Harriet Hill, made the appeal at this year’s Trauma Healing Community of Practice Conference held last Monday in Accra.
The conference, which was the second to be held under the auspices of the Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) in collaboration with the THI was aimed at discussing trauma issues, exchanging ideas and seeking ways to reduce them.
The conference was to equip people in local churches and organisations to assist traumatised persons to receive healing and thereby help others.
It also aimed to sensitise regional and national leaders on trauma
issues and find pragmatic and col laborative ways to address them. It was on the theme “Recognising and responding to societal abuse.”
Participants were from Bible Society groups from churches, security agencies and countries such as Congo Brazzaville, Tanzania, Nigeria, Liberia, Niger and Mali.
The rest are Mozambique, America, Kenya, Burundi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Cameroon.
Former Second Lady of Ghana, Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur, said it was important for people not to define individuals by their plight but rather help them recover from their traumatic experiences.
She further urged people who were going through suffering to speak up and seek help. “Don’t suffer alone, it can lead to depression or being suicidal. Reach out to us and get the needed help,” she said. According to her that the conference was aimed at bringing together trained stakeholders to share ideas and impact others.
The General Secretary of BSG, Rev. Dr Enoch Aryee-Atta, urged the public to show love and support to traumatised people in the society.
In all 129 countries actively practise trauma healing programmes and 2,305 organisations across the world inculcate trauma programmes in their activities.
By Portia Hutton-Mills
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
