“With my Ghanaian partners, team, and philanthropic support, Population Health in its fullest sense is possible. These girls are absolutely extraordinary. They are this generation’s Africa! Let's empower African women in well-being”, said Ike Howard Viola Ford Fletcher Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer. “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to serve the future.”

On 23rd September at 11:00 am, two hundred and eighty-one (281) young ladies received the first round of Hygienic Health Gift Bags at the Martey Tsuru Presby School. Accompanying Mr. Howard was HRM Eze DR. AMB Chukwudi Ihenetu, King of Ibgo People. H.E. Amb., Dr. Erieka Bennett Founder and Head of Mission Diaspora African Forum (DAF), Harriet Nartey Host of Diplomatic Affairs TV, Dean of the Press Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration, Ghana Education Service Officials, Miss Ghana Earth, and the lovely ladies of the Viola Ford Fletcher Ghanaian-based team.

On 24th of September Saturday, we conducted a health screening in conjunction with Salem Presbyterian Church in the community of Teshie. “The response to our effort was amazing. It was a well-organized event. One patient would leave and phone another patient or relative. There is no immediate hospital in the area, just a minor clinic. We took height, weight, blood pressure, tested for malaria and vaccinations for hepatitis B.” said Ike Howard, the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer.

There were also medications distributed. The team consisted of 15 volunteered nurses, one doctor, church staff members, local volunteers, and Viola Ford Fletcher Foundation staff.

Ike Howard, the Viola Ford Fletcher Foundation's Chief Foundation Officer, and Grandson of Viola Ford Fletcher shares his endeavors in goodwill. Mr. Howard, His Majesty, and Queen Liberty provided personal computers to the school, discuss the importance of education, empowerment to positive futures in Ghana, Africa under the Foundation's first initiative: Health is Wealth. 

Christmas in January Ghanaian Educational Services.  This took place at New Horizon Special School, Dzorwulu, OSU children's home, Ghana, Africa.

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