This NGO believes that Africa at large can be better once the youth part away from the talk shop and put into action what we can do into making our land one of the best liveable places.

From being the cradle of civilization, it is BETTER-OFF to be taught how to fish than to be given fish. We aim at promoting and capitalizing on the efforts of the likes of Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo, in the quest of scientific and technological development in redefining the image of Africans at large.

'African is not poor, rather Africans'. It is worth noting that being richer in natural endowments does not make you developed but the interplay of many factors.​ Many African countries have found the headway to development but, majority is still striving. 

As an organization of determined youth, we are focused to support the African Star as he heads the challenge for the entire continent to instill that "can do spirit" and the urge to create for ourselves what we need to make our lives better.​

By seeking to realize the Visions of the Africa Star, (YAStar) is indomitably charged to propagate the mission to giving hope and light to the development of the Africa people​.

Being a part of this noble organization brings out the passion in you into creating for ourselves a country and a continent we can be proud of for creating ourselves. We are not asking what Africa can do for us; rather, we are asking what we can do for Africa.

Source: www.youthforafricanstar.com​

The Founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghan, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, has presented items worth GH 12,500 to the Mephibosheth Training Centre (MTC), an institution for phisically and mentally challenged children at Apam in the Central Region.

The donation, which included 50 bags of cement, bags of sugar, maize, gari and other products was in commemoration of Apostle Safo's birthday to be marked on August 23, 2015.

Apostle Safo also gave each of the teachers and management members of the institution a wa print and cash for their commitment to improving the welfare of children.​

The donation was made on his behalf by one of his daughters, Ms Sika Safo.​ A sod was also cut for the construction of a dining hall for MTC, which currently has 60 children.

Children excited

It was a day of joy and great excitement ​for the children when the leadership of the Kristo Asafo Mission, headed by Ms Safo, visited the institution.

Each of the children was also given a package of food, drinks and souvenirs. Presenting the items, Ms Safo said the gesture formed part of the annual programme to celebrate the birthday of Apostle Safo.​

According to her, Apostle Safo, over the past years, had celebrated his birthday with the less privileged and also used the occasion to assist the needy institutions.​

Touching on why Apostle Safo chose the MTC, Ms Safo said the founder learnt of the predicament of the children in a recent documentary shown on Utv, adding, "since that day, he resolved to do something about the children's condition".​

MTC grateful​

The Founder of MTC, Mr Joseph Jehu-Appiah, commended Apostle Safo for the support and love he had shown the children.​

He said since the centre was established 10 years ago, the management continued to serve the needs of the children despite the numerous challenges it faced.​

Mr Jehu-Appiah, therefore, called on other agencies to come to the aid of the centre to enable it to support the children.

Source: Graphic.com​

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Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has gone to the aid of her constituents by giving out soft loans to various women groups, mostly, traders.

Over one hundred women in the constituency were each given GH 500.00 in phase one of the project​.

The interest-free loan is meant to cushion the women in their trade so as to improve on their standard of living.​

They are supposed to pay the loan at a rate of GH 10.00 every week. Second Vice-Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a government appointee, Mary Odonkor, told journalists on the sidelines of the event on Monday that, the soft loan was borne out of the numerous challenges​ women in the contituency are faced with.

"They​ (women) have been coming to the honourable Deputy Majority Leader's Office with all kinds of problems ranging from school fees, rent, hospital bills, start up capital among others. So we came out with this initiative to assist them with this soft loan. All of them are already working so this money is meant to assist cushion them a bit and we believe that it will go a way to improve on their standard of living", she noted.

The initiative, she noted, was one of the campaign promises Adwoa Safo made to the women during the electioneering campaign.​

One of the beneficiaries, Margaret Addae, who spoke to journalists after receiving her share of the loan facility expressed delight about intervention.​

She was hopeful that the loan will help her to expand her business to enable her to take very good care of her children.​

Source: Joyonline.com​

Tema-based Delhi Public School (DPS) International Ghana has held a colorful ceremony as part of its activities to mark Africa Union Day celebrations.

The event had parents and teachers displaying some musical talents with unique songs ​and dancing.

Prior to that, the students had the opportunity to showcase the cultures of countries ​they represented and gave some brief history about their tradition.

In honour of the Africa Day, the pupils also showcased the various Africa flags in a well-staged choreography.​

The celebration of the day commemorates the establishment of the African Union as well as celebrating the achievements made by various leaders on the continent.

AU day was initiated as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate Africa history, heritage and culture. The day which represents African Unity was celebrated with joy and passion by pupils and students of the school who were joined by some guests and dignitaries. ​

The annual event aims at portraying the rich Africa culture, and to also help the kids cherish their unique traditional identity and understand the significance of the AU day.​

The director was of the view that there is need  to reflect on the people and cultures across the Africa continent, all of which contributed to the uniqueness of the continent.

According to him, the celebration provides the kids with the opportunity to experience the cultures of other Africa countries; how they work together and why they should get-together and the roles they are expected to play.

Kwadwo Odame Antwi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) was full of praise for the management of the school for their output and successes chalked within a short period​.

The CEO urged parents to inculcate Africa culture and tradition in their children by eating and wearing made in Ghana products.​

He pledged government's full support for any investor in the country, urging Ghanaians to take up entrepreneurial skills to change the face of Africa.​