Executive Summary
On 17 th October 2026, Penny Smiles Foundation organised a charity donation visit to Village of Hope in Gomoa Fetteh to provide support for children in the home and contribute to their daily needs. The team was represented by Ernest Ayensu, Yaw Oteng Aboagye, Razak Hamidu, Janet Impraim and Comfort Nusetor. The journey began at exactly 7:00 a.m. and concluded at 6:00 p.m. The team purchased and delivered a range of essential items, including Key soap, biscuits, Aptamil, rice, toilet rolls, Milo, Nido, bathing soap, washing powder, soft drinks, irons, cooking oil, toothpaste, diapers, shoes and other necessities. The total expenditure on the items and transportation was GH₵5,800.00. During the visit, the team met with the person in charge of the home and learned more about the needs of the children under its care. Village of Hope provides care for children who have been abandoned by their mothers at very young ages, ranging from approximately one month years old upwards. The visit was considered very successful because it fulfilled the Foundation’s aim of putting smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries and supporting the home.
Introduction
Penny Smiles Foundation undertook the charity donation project on 17 th October 2026 at Village of Hope, Gomoa Fetteh, as part of its commitment to showing compassion and providing practical support to people in need. The initiative was intended to help meet some of the children’s essential needs and demonstrate care and solidarity with the staff responsible for their welfare. The Foundation’s representatives for the visit were Ernest Ayensu, Yaw Oteng Aboagye, Razak Hamidu Janet Impraim and Comfort Nusetor. The team departed at exactly 7:00 a.m. and completed the visit by 6:00 p.m.
Activities and Items Donated
The team purchased and delivered a selection of food items, personal-care products, household supplies and other necessities. These included: • Key soap and bathing soap • Biscuits and soft drinks
- Aptamil, rice, Milo and Nido
- Toilet rolls
- Washing powder and toothpaste
- Cooking oil
- Diapers and shoes
- Irons and other essential items
At the home, the representatives engaged with the person in charge, who shared information about the children and the needs of the facility. The interaction helped the team better understand the circumstances of the children and the importance of continued support. The team’s observations and discussion helped capture some of the needs identified by the home.
Expenditure
The total expenditure for the purchased donation items and transportation was GH₵5,800.00 (Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ghana Cedis only).
The total expenditure for the purchased donation items and transportation was GH₵5,800.00 (Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ghana Cedis only).
Outcome and Impact
The project achieved its central objective of bringing smiles to the children and offering practical support to Village of Hope. The donation was an expression of the Foundation’s compassion and commitment to community service. The visit also gave the team an opportunity to listen to the home’s representative and gain a clearer understanding of the needs that may require attention in future support activities.
Challenges
The foundation could not achieve it budget of Ghc 20,000 for the project to be executed in full and that made us postpone the project from it original scheduled date of 26th September 2026 but still the funds raised was Gh¢ 4,985 which was less than half the budget.
Conclusion and Appreciation
The charity donation visits to Village of Hope, Gomoa Fetteh, on 17 th October 2026 was a successful and meaningful initiative by Penny Smiles Foundation. Through the donation of essential supplies and the engagement with the home’s representative, the Foundation made a practical contribution to the welfare of the children under the home’s care. The project was completed within the stated time, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at a total cost of GH₵5,800.00 for items and transportation.
Management of Penny Smiles Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed in any form to make this initiative possible. Every contribution, whether financial, material or through encouragement and support, helped turn the dream of supporting Village of Hope into reality. The Foundation appreciates all contributors and hopes to continue working together to bring hope, care and smiles to those who need them most.