The Street Academy held its annu­al stakeholders and fundraising event on Saturday, at its premis­es near the Accra Arts Centre.

It drew over 80 guests including do­nors, sponsors, community members, distinguished persons and beneficia­ries.

The event was to celebrate the or­ganisation’s achievement for the past year, appreciate sponsors and raise funds for the smooth operation of the organisation.

Addressing the guests, the chair­person for the occasion, Ms Jazhara Agyemang, commended the manage­ment of the Academy for its smooth operation and support it has offered to the children.

According to her, the Academy was rendering a very essential service by taking care of underprivileged children off the streets and educate them to become responsible people in society.

“Let us catch them young and educate them, because they are our future leaders,” said Ms Agyemang who urged guests to propagate its good works to attract the support of the corporate sector.

The Board Chairperson, Ms Lydia Sackey, also highlighted the signifi­cance of community engagement in promoting social change.

According to her, the Street Acade­my through its operations had impact­ed the lives of many youth who would have been social deviants and was therefore important to be supported by organisations and the society as a whole.

The pupils from the Academy thrilled the audience with amazing cultural performances, drama, danc­ing and drumming.

Ataa Lartey, founder of the Acade­my thanked the guests and partners of the Academy for the support it has enjoyed over the years.

He said the Academy would continue to offer its social responsibilities to give hope to the young boys and girls on the streets by introducing them to formal education and training them in sports and culture.

 By Spectator Reporter