The Ministry to Teens of the Asofan English Assembly, under the Asofan District in the Achimota Area of The Church of Pentecost, has successfully completed a Community Impact and Sustainability Project at Asofan Government School M/A 2, benefiting pupils in Basic 6 to Basic 8.
The initiative, undertaken in July 2026, formed part of a National Youth Ministry directive requiring local assemblies to identify community needs and develop practical interventions that promote sustainable community development.
Following consultations, prayer, planning and resource mobilisation, the teens identified poor hygiene practices and inadequate sanitation awareness among schoolchildren as areas requiring attention. The intervention therefore focused on health education and the provision of essential hygiene materials.
The project was executed on July 2, 2026, with approximately 200 students participating. The programme opened with remarks by Elder Augustine Akuamoah-Wiafe, who underscored the importance of young people taking active responsibility for transforming their communities.
Three health education sessions were delivered by the teens. Lady Mary-Ann Asante spoke on personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness, while Master Prince Michael Asante addressed proper handwashing techniques and oral hygiene. Lady Ernestina Mensah Asare educated the students on menstrual hygiene, emphasising safe practices and the need to address stigma through appropriate education.
Healthcare professionals from the Workers’ Guild Committee further enriched the programme during an interactive question-and-answer session. They included Deaconess Vivian Obeng, a retired nurse and midwife; Deacon Peter Dumalor, a pharmacist; Sister Genevieve Danquah, a nurse; and Sister Annette Brown, a nurse.
The Ministry also donated sanitary pads, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand sanitisers, classroom dispenser containers, dustbins, dustbin liners, pocket tissues and health-awareness stickers to the school.
The items were presented to the Headmistress by a team led by Elder David Larbi, Assistant Area Ministry to Teens Coordinator, and Deacon Francis Baah, Local Ministry to Teens Coordinator.
The Headmistress expressed appreciation to the Church for the intervention and its contribution to the pupils’ health awareness and personal development.
The initiative demonstrated the Church’s commitment to nurturing young people who express the gospel through responsible citizenship, service and practical community transformation.
Report by Francis Baah (Local Ministry to Teens Coordinator)
