The unit received directives from the Leap secretariat to embark on the 96th Cycle Leap payment. The Leap liaison officer in collaboration with Cal Bank, the performing financial institution embarked on an on-field cash-payment at the various pay points across the municipality. The activity took place at Mile 10 1/2 , Wangarakrom and Simpa on […]
Category Archives: Activities (Social Welfare and Community Dev’t)
CHILD RIGHTS PROTECTION AND PROMOTION – 2ND QUARTER
Activities carried out under Child Rights involve Maintenance of Children, Custody of Children, Push off, Paternity of children, Access of children, Child and Family Welfare and supervision of Day Care Centres. Over the period under review, a total amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand and Three Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH₵58,300.00) being monthly remittances and compensations were paid […]
STREET CHILDREN SENSITIZATION
The Social Welfare Unit embarked on two radio social education programme on destitute children begging on Tarkwa street at the Owass 107.3Fm and Sompa 101.1 Fm station from 13th to 15th May 2025. The officers discussed the rising number of street children in Tarkwa and shared several recommendations to tackle the problem. The officers also […]
TRAINING OF THE BLIND ON HOW TO VOTE
The Department initiated a training initiative to equip visually impaired individuals with the knowledge and skills to use tactile ballots. The aim was to promote the blind’s inclusion in decision-making processes and active participation in governance. The training was conducted in collaboration with advocacy groups, electoral commission representatives, and governance experts. Key activities included awareness […]
RADIO SENSITIZATION ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE ON
The Gender Desk Officer, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development and the Ghana Health Service, held a radio sensitization program to educate citizens on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and Child Marriage. The program aimed to enhance knowledge about these issues, help citizens identify different types of gender-based violence, gain […]
CELEBRATION OF WORLD DISABILITY DAY
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SENSITIZATION ON BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
October is designated by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about breast cancer, the most common cancer in women worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries, the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing due to increased life expectancy, changing reproductive patterns, and western lifestyles. Early diagnosis remains crucial for controlling breast cancer, as if […]
REGISTRATION OF PWDs
The department in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority – Tarkwa conducted a PWD data album and National Health Insurance card registration exercise at the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly conference Hall at Ahwitieso. Over 400 PWDs were registered on the data album during the exercise. Related Images: