In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, the Sung Biela Foundation Ghana brought joy to 40 single mothers and widows in Bawku, located in the Kusaug Traditional Area of the Upper East Region.
The Foundation, renowned for its community empowerment programs, hosted a special event to honour, support, and uplift women raising children alone or having lost their husbands.
The 40 selected women from seven different communities were presented with rice, cooking oil, mackerel, clothes, and undisclosed cash support. This initiative aimed to help ease their daily challenges and to show them that their struggles are seen and valued.
Many women, visibly moved by the gesture, shared how much the support meant to them. Alimatu Iddrisu, a widow, expressed her gratitude: “The gift makes me feel seen. At least today, I know someone remembers me.”
Another widow, Anaba Gladys, also shared her appreciation: “It’s not easy to provide for your children. This support gives me some relief. May God bless the Foundation.”
The women also called for continued support in the form of livelihood training and education for their children, believing that such help would impact their lives.
At the event, Jacob Ayanaba, Programme Coordinator of the Sung Biela Foundation Ghana, emphasised that this initiative aligned with their mission to empower vulnerable women.
“This Mother’s Day, we chose to honour single mothers and widows because they are the silent heroes. They carry heavy responsibilities and often do so with little support. Today, we say, ‘We see you. We value you,” he said.
He also took a moment to acknowledge those who make such initiatives possible:
“We’re grateful to our active supporters and donors whose generosity keeps this work going. Special thanks go to Mrs. Naa Maamiley Addy for her continued commitment to the vulnerable in our communities. Her support has touched many lives, and we are proud to work with people like her.”
Mr. Ayanaba further shared that the Foundation plans to roll out skills training and small business support for women in the area.
“Beyond today, we want to equip women to earn income through poultry farming, soap making, or petty trading. That’s our next step.”
The residents of Bawku have praised the Foundation for recognising the contributions of women who are often overlooked during celebrations.
One local resident remarked, “In our culture, mothers are the backbone of the family. What Sung Biela Foundation has done today is not just charity—it is honouring tradition.”
The Sung Biela Foundation Ghana is calling on individuals, corporate bodies, and NGOs to partner with it to reach more vulnerable groups in the Upper East Region.
“Our work is just beginning. With more support, we can touch more lives,” Mr. Ayanaba said.
Sung Biela Foundation Ghana is a community-focused NGO that promotes peace, education, and economic empowerment in the Upper East Region. It was founded to build stronger, self-reliant communities throughout northern Ghana.
