GLOTAF DONATES TO KSI PRISONS

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The Chaplain of the Kumasi Central Prisons, Reverend Canon Emmanuel Paa Kwesi Ansah, has expressed concern about the total neglect of the inmates by their families and friends. 

He noted that the inmates need the support of such people in those difficult times than any other period. 

Rev. Canon Ansah made the observation in Kumasi when he received on behalf of the Prisons three hundred devotional guides and three hundred Bibles worth 10 thousand Ghana Cedis to inmates of the Kumasi Central Prisons.

 The presentation of the Christian literature was the contribution of the Global Transformational Agents Foundation, GloTAF, a Christian non-profit making organization in Ghana in collaboration with the Scripture Union towards reformation of the Prison inmates. 

It was under the auspices of the Community and Human Transformation Department of the organization and also in line with the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Scripture Union, which is being observed globally this year, with focus on evangelistic visits to prisons. 

Inmates of two other facilities in the country are expected to benefit from the yearlong project this year. 

The Kumasi Central Prison now has one thousand 741 male and thirty five female inmates.  

 Reverend Canon Ansah noted that in previous years, most of the inmates through periodic study of the Bible had turned new leaves prior to their release from prison adding that, they had joined churches and Christian fellowships of their interest. 

He appealed to families of the inmates not to abandon them but should show compassion through prayers and regular visits to encourage and make them feel a part of the society.   

He thanked GloTAF for the donation. Making the presentation, the Chief Executive Officer of GloTAF, Apostle Micheal Adu-Carol explained that the word of God is basically the hope of humanity including prison inmates, who need it as a tool for effective reformation, by diligently studying and practicing what it teaches to ultimately renew their mindsets. 

Apostle Micheal Adu-Carol also appealed for support from the media, society and corporate organizations both in kind and in cash, to further push the organization in its quest to transform society through voluntary and patriotic services.

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