MyHelp–YourHelp Foundation Marks Easter with GH¢85,000 Donation to Nsawam Female Prison

 

The MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation has extended a major gesture of compassion to inmates of the Nsawam Female Prison, Nsawam, Eastern Region of Ghana, donating relief items valued at GH¢85,000 as part of its Easter outreach programme marking its 8th Anniversary.

The initiative, held under the theme “Behind Bars, But Not Bound,” sought to address pressing material shortages at the facility while reinforcing a message of hope, dignity, and rehabilitation for incarcerated women.

Addressing Critical Needs

Despite ongoing vocational and rehabilitation efforts within the Ghana Prisons Service, the Nsawam Female Prison, currently housing approximately 131 inmates, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly inmates, continues to face shortages in medical supplies, hygiene products, and basic provisions.

Responding to these needs, the Foundation presented a comprehensive package of items, including:

• 1 Laptop
• 1 Three-in-One Printer
• 8 Boxes of A4 Sheets
• Assorted Medical Drugs
• 22 Boxes of Sanitary Pads
• Boxes of Brand-New Panties and Brassieres
• 20 Cartons of Peeva Water
• 20 Cartons of Peeva Drinks
• 50 Sachets of Water
• Assorted Food Items, Confectionery, Provisions, Toiletries, and Groceries

The donation is expected to significantly ease operational constraints within the facility, particularly in healthcare, administration, and inmate welfare.

A Call for Sustained Support

Deputy Director of Prisons, Mrs. Victoria Adzewodah, commended the Foundation for what she described as a timely and impactful intervention. She noted that beyond the material value of the donation, the gesture represents solidarity with a population often overlooked by society.

She further highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects within the facility, including the construction of an Inmates’ Property House and a Diagnostic Centre, both of which require additional public support in the form of building materials and logistical assistance.

Compassion Beyond Confinement

Speaking during the outreach, the President of the Foundation, Mr. Nicholas Cofie, underscored the moral imperative of supporting incarcerated individuals.

Quoting Hebrews 13:3 and Matthew 25:36, he stated that remembering those in prison is not merely an act of charity but a fulfillment of social and spiritual responsibility.

“Crime does not discriminate,” he remarked. “By the grace of God, some of us are free outside, while others are confined within. Our duty is to extend compassion and contribute to improving their living conditions.”

The Foundation’s team toured sections of the facility, including the catfish farms, poultry units, and other vocational training areas, reaffirming its commitment to supporting rehabilitation efforts that equip inmates with skills for reintegration into society.

Hope, Dignity, and Reintegration

Authorities at the Nsawam Female Prison reiterated the urgent need for continued public-private partnerships to sustain healthcare delivery, improve living conditions, and expand vocational training resources.

The MyHelp–YourHelp Foundation’s Easter outreach ultimately conveyed a powerful message: while inmates may be physically confined, they must not be socially abandoned.

Through tangible support and renewed advocacy, the Foundation has reinforced the belief that rehabilitation thrives where dignity is preserved and that even behind prison walls, hope must remain alive.