Women Institute Ghana donates hygiene supplies to Nsawam Prison inmates

Women Institute Ghana (WIG), led by its Founder, Lawyer Sandra Ankobiah embarked on a high-impact humanitarian mission to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to boost hygiene.

The outreach was designed to do more than provide supplies; it was a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between society and the incarcerated through the power of human connection.

While the initiative provided critical hygienic and sanitation resources, its true success lay in the restoration of dignity and the message that no citizen is beyond the reach of compassion.

The outreach focused on the emotional and psychological well-being of the inmates, reminding many within the facility that they are not forgotten by the outside world.

The delegation, which also included media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, shared moments of reflection with the inmates, emphasising that incarceration should be a journey of reformation rather than a loss of humanity.

A symbol of hope

A particularly moving moment occurred during an encounter with Patience Asiedu, popularly known as Mama Pat (Agrad??).

Her visible resilience served as a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, reinforcing the mission’s goal of fostering hope in the most challenging environments.

With the deliberate intention of breaking stigma, Esq. Ankobiah urged society to shift from the ‘out of sight, out of mindset’ mentality, advocating for a justice system rooted in empathy and restorative care.

Tangible relief and support

Understanding that dignity is closely tied to health and hygiene, the WIG supported by corporate and individual partners, delivered essential life-support items including health & hygiene supplies such as detergents, antiseptics, and essential medications to improve sanitary conditions.

In the area of nutrition, clean water, soft drinks and assorted confectioneries to boost well-being were provided in huge quantities.

Well-being and personal care items, especially for women, focused on the specific needs of the prison population were also included.

Speaking to the media, the founder of WIG said, “This encounter was a two-way street of grace. We went there to give, but we walked away with a renewed perspective on strength and warmth. True leadership isn’t found in titles; it’s found in the willingness to lift others up, especially those society has marginalised.”

Vision for more compassionate Ghana

She added the mission reflects the core pillars of the Women’s Institute Ghana such as inclusive development and social justice.

The outreach serves as a call to action for other leaders and organisations to recognise that compassionate leadership is a prerequisite for national progress.

By focusing on the forgotten, Sandra Ankobiah and her partners are not just providing temporary relief; they are championing a more humane and reformative approach to the Ghanaian justice system.

The Women’s Institute Ghana is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advocating for social justice, inclusive development, and the empowerment of women and marginalised groups through leadership and purposeful action.

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