A boost has been given to basic education in the Asante Akyem South Municipality following a cash donation by the Christiana Addo Memorial Foundation (CAMF) towards the completion of the long-delayed Juaso-Yawkei Junior High School block.
The undisclosed donation was made on Friday, January 16, 2026, by the President and Founder of CAMF, Bice Osei Kuffour alias Obour, in response to appeals from the Yawkei community to complete the ageing school infrastructure.
The intervention was facilitated through the office of the Assembly Member, Alhassan Abdulai, with the support of traditional authorities and other opinion leaders in the community.
Presenting the donation to the Headmistress of Yawkei JHS, Obour said the gesture underscored the foundation’s belief in education as a catalyst for sustainable community development and social mobility.
“Our children’s education is the most powerful engine for community development. By investing directly into Yawkei JHS, we are investing in the future leaders, artisans, and innovators of this very community and the entire Asante Akyem Municipality. This is not just charity; it is a strategic commitment to fostering self-reliance and unlocking local potential,” he said.
He used the occasion to highlight some of the achievements of the Christiana Addo Memorial Foundation, including the provision of six scholarships annually to brilliant but needy tertiary students since 2017, alongside the execution of several community sanitation projects.
Obour called for closer collaboration among school authorities, the district assembly and other stakeholders within Asante Akyem South to address infrastructure and development gaps in education. He further pledged to personally finance the painting of the new JHS block once construction is completed.
The Headmistress of Yawkei JHS, Mrs Helena Kemevor Ayettey, expressed appreciation to the foundation for what she described as timely and transformative support.
“We are overwhelmed by the kindness and foresight of the Christiana Addo Memorial Foundation and Mr. Obour. This donation is a game-changer for our school. It will directly impact the quality of education we can provide and the conditions under which our children learn,” she said.
Mrs Kemevor also appealed for sustained community support, noting that the school was grappling with increasing enrolment and limited facilities.
“While we are deeply thankful for this magnificent gesture, the needs of our growing community are ongoing and the school is overwhelmed with increase in enrollment. We therefore appeal to other individuals and organizations inspired by the Foundation’s example to join in this vital mission. Together, we can do so much more to ensure our school becomes a true centre of excellence for Yawkei community,” she added.
The brief presentation ceremony was attended by Nana Gyebi, Juaso Dabehene and Acting Yawkei Dikro, representatives of the Yawkei Palace, members of the CAMF team, teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as pupils of Yawkei JHS.
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