The Tima Kumkum Foundation, in collaboration with the SYA Black Empowerment Network (Canada), held a powerful advocacy program on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) awareness at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Toronto, Etobicoke, Canada.
The event, which took place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, attracted participants from diverse backgrounds eager to learn about the condition and how to manage it.
The program was led by Ghanaian media personality and philanthropist Tima Kumkum, who traveled from Ghana specifically to spearhead the conversation.
In her address, she reiterated that the core vision behind establishing the Tima Kumkum Foundation was to raise global awareness of G6PD deficiency.
Over time, her foundation has expanded its focus to include women’s empowerment, girl-child education, and support for the underprivileged.
Tima’s presentation combined medical education with personal passion as she explained the science behind G6PD deficiency and emphasized the importance of early testing in an accessible and relatable way.
Her warm engagement made the session interactive, inspiring attendees to take the conversation back to their own communities.
“It’s not going to be a one-time thing. This is a lifelong commitment to saving lives through education and awareness,” she assured the gathering.
Also present was Vice President of Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), who doubles as a Community Health Educator and activist, Juliet Opoku.
Organizers from the SYA Black Empowerment Network expressed gratitude for the collaboration, highlighting the importance of such health advocacy for immigrant and minority communities who often face challenges accessing vital health information.
The event concluded with a joint pledge from both organizations to continue working together on future awareness programs in Canada and beyond.
