MTN Ghana Foundation has distributed 600 hampers to mothers who gave birth during the festive season in 30 hospitals across the 16 regions of Ghana.
The hampers, containing essential items such as newborn clothing, detergents, toys, blankets, and personal care products, were presented to mothers at various hospitals, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in the Greater Accra Region, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region, Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital in the Western North Region, and Dambai Hospital in the Oti Region.
Speaking during the presentation, a Senior Manager for Regulatory & Government Affairs, Mr. Samuel Bartels, represented the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer for MTN Ghana. He emphasized that the initiative was a way of sharing in the joy of new mothers and congratulating them on the arrival of their babies.
“We believe that these little ones will grow up to achieve greatness, and we are excited to be a part of their journey,” he added.
He noted that since the inception of the Baby Hamper Project in 2011, the MTN Ghana Foundation has distributed over 3,500 hampers to new mothers across Ghana.
The initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to supporting the vulnerable and making a positive impact in the lives of Ghanaians.
The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the MTN Ghana Foundation for the kind gesture. Madam Sylvia Essuman said the hamper would help ease the financial burden on mothers, while another beneficiary, Madam Gifty Amoah, described the donation as a pleasant surprise. “We were not expecting this, but we are very happy. Thank you, MTN,” she said.
Senior Midwife at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Madam Victoria Jamoo, stated that the donation would go a long way in supporting new mothers who often struggle to afford essential baby items.
MTN staff volunteers in the Western, Western North, Central, Eastern, Oti, and Volta regions were led by Prince Owusu-Nyarko, Senior Manager, Regional Sales. Meanwhile, Kwami Aseye Akude, Manager – Retail Experience, led the volunteers in the Northern, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Ashanti, Northeast, Savannah, Upper East, and Upper West regions.
