Citi FM/Channel One TV Extend Easter Orphan Project to Prisons

Management and staff of Citi FM and Channel One TV, through the Citi FM Foundation, have expanded their annual Easter Orphan Project to include prisons, orphanages and rehabilitation centres across the country, reaching a broader segment of vulnerable populations.

This year’s outreach saw the team visit the Osamkrom Camp Prison, where items worth GH¢150,000 were donated to support inmates and improve living conditions.

The donation comprised 80 bags of rice, nine boxes of cooking oil, 10 cartons of milk and assorted food items.

In addition, farm tools such as machetes and 100 pairs of Wellington boots were presented to boost agricultural activities within the facility and promote self-sufficiency.

Speaking ahead of the presentation, Managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah, said the initiative was aimed at sharing the spirit of Easter with inmates and reminding them that they remain part of society despite their circumstances.

“We all grew up in our communities experiencing Christmas and Easter; the situation is different today because of where we find ourselves.

“We are on the other side, but feel compelled to spend the day with you, eat with you, and celebrate Easter,” he said.

General Manager Bernard Koku Avle noted that while the project traditionally focused on orphanages and rehabilitation centres, its scope has widened to include often-overlooked groups such as prison inmates.

“The idea is to reach people in society who are often forgotten and I think prisons typify that,” he stated, adding that the foundation has previously undertaken similar visits to correctional facilities, including Akuse Prison.

Receiving the items on behalf of the prison, Chief Superintendent Richard Baffoe-Bonnie expressed gratitude, describing the donation as impactful and long-lasting.

“We believe this gesture is not going to be a nine-day wonder; it will echo through eternity,” he said.

Beyond the donation, staff of the media organisations spent time interacting with inmates, sharing meals and engaging in conversations in an atmosphere of inclusion and hope.

The outreach further extended to rehabilitation centres in Accra, including Iris Place Rehabilitation Centre, where a cheque for GH¢20,000 along with rice, pillows and assorted food items were donated.

Mr Avle emphasised that their responsibility goes beyond donations to amplifying the work of such institutions.

“Our job is not just to donate but to let the public know the serious work you are doing quietly in the communities,” he said, while highlighting the importance of sustained support for rehabilitation efforts.

The foundation also supported the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre with GH¢20,000 and essential supplies.

Head of Events and Partnerships, Frema Adunyame, commended the centre’s dedication, urging the public to support its work.

Chief Executive Officer of the Centre, Apostle Daniel Cobby, called for increased government support to facilitate the reintegration of recovered individuals into society through employment opportunities.

At the Baptist School Complex and Orphanage near Suhum, the foundation donated GH¢30,000 alongside food items, clothing, toiletries and educational materials.

Head of Administration, Matthew Idun, said the organisation’s continued commitment is driven by the visible progress of the children.

Founder of BASCO, Reverend Victor Ofori-Amoah, expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership, noting that the support has significantly improved conditions at the orphanage over the years.

For over two decades, the Easter Orphan Project has remained a cornerstone of Citi FM and Channel One TV’s corporate social responsibility, reaching orphanages, rehabilitation centres and correctional facilities nationwide.

As the initiative expands, it continues to provide not only material support but also hope, inclusion and a renewed sense of belonging for some of Ghana’s most vulnerable populations.

 

 

 

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