Women in Vodafone spend time with children suffering from cancer

Women in Vodafone (WIV) have visited the Children’s Oncology Ward at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to spend time with the children recovering from various types of cancer.

The group, made up of female staff of Vodafone Ghana, read to the children and also encouraged them to push through with their various treatments so they can fully recover. They presented books and assorted fruit baskets to the children aged 6 months to 13 years.

Vodafone Foundation earlier this year undertook major renovation works and created a world class child friendly Cancer Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital. Some of the extensive construction work carried out included overhauling the entire sewage and roof; renovating bathroom and toilet facilities; creating a sterile treatment room, recreational area and a reading room for the children.

The leader of the team, Iris Owusu-Manu, said Women in Vodafone were committed to supporting vulnerable women and children. She was grateful for the support of Vodafone Foundation in making the Oncology Ward a child friendly environment and pledged Women in Vodafone will regularly visit the ward and support with the recovery of the children.

Women in Vodafone have in the past offered career guidance to some selected young girls in Accra. They have in the past also made donations to various groups and associations including the Country Side Orphanage in Bawjiase, the Central Region.