The women of the Gambaga ‘witches’ camp have commended Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama and her Lordina Foundation for their unwavering support over the years.

The Foundation has provided regular donations, initiated development projects, and played a critical role in improving the lives of the camp’s residents.

In addition to providing essential items, Mrs. Mahama facilitated the donation of a vehicle and began constructing an accommodation and skills training facility for the camp.

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Foundation visited the camp to deliver food and essential items to beneficiaries of the “Go Home Project,” an initiative aimed at reintegrating women into their families and communities.

Priscilla Santuo-Ocrah, Board Secretary of the Foundation, extended warm greetings on behalf of Mrs. Mahama.

“Mama Lordina loves you all and is always ready to support you to ensure your comfort,” she told the women, emphasizing the Foundation’s guiding principle, “The more we share, the more we have.”

The Foundation’s donation included bags of rice, cooking oil, canned tomatoes, fruit juice, Milo beverage, malt drink, bottled water, Tom Brown, Gari mix, spaghetti, tissue paper, detergents, pieces of cloth, and chocolate bars.

“I know these items will not solve all your problems, but I believe they will make a significant difference,” Santuo-Ocrah added.

Reverend Gladys Lariba, Coordinator of the Go Home Project, expressed gratitude for the Foundation’s consistent support. “Mrs. Mahama and her foundation have been a reliable pillar for us, making donations two or three times annually,” she said.

She noted that the vehicle donated by the Foundation has been instrumental in facilitating sensitization programmes and helping beneficiaries access healthcare.

Reverend Lariba urged the government to resume work on the accommodation facility initiated by the Foundation before the National Democratic Congress left office.

“Decent and dignified housing is critical for the women as they wait to be reintegrated with their families,” she explained.

She also called for the effective implementation of the Anti-Witchcraft Bill, passed a few years ago, to raise awareness and prevent the stigmatization of elderly women accused of witchcraft.

The “Go Home Project,” an initiative of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, seeks to end the ostracization of elderly women at the Gambaga camp and reintegrate them into society.