The Potter’s Village Foster Home (2019)
On 30th December 2019, Early Smile Foundation visited The Potter’s Village Foster Home residing in the Dodowa community, founded by Dr. (Mrs.) Jane Irina Adu. The home shelters over 130 children, including several who are pursuing higher education in tertiary and vocational institutions.
Our visit focused on supporting children growing up without direct parental guidance. We donated essential supplies and spent time engaging the children in meaningful conversations about their dreams and studies. Many proudly shared their fascination with mathematics, and we encouraged them to nurture that passion, reminding them that it is the bedrock of many disciplines and future careers.
Senior Correctional Center Outreach (2021)
On 27th December 2021, Early Smile Foundation carried out an outreach at the Senior Correctional Center under the theme “The Future Belongs to the Youth.” We chose to engage this often-forgotten segment of the youth population.Boys who, despite being confined, still carry immense potential. The initiative sought not only to support their material needs but also to advocate for reforms in Ghana’s juvenile justice system.
As part of the visit to over 80 boys, we donated food items, toiletries, snacks, and clothing to support the upkeep of the wards. Beyond the donations, our goal was to affirm to these young men that their lives matter, their futures are not lost, and with reform and rehabilitation, they can be successfully reintegrated into society.
Korle Bu & Mamprobi Polyclinic Outreach (2022)
On 30th December 2022, Early Smile Foundation, with the support of donors and medical professionals, extended care to young mothers and newborns at the Department of Child Health, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital . We donated essential baby supplies to families admitted at the Child Health and Obstetric Units, many of whom were struggling with limited resources.
At the Mamprobi Polyclinic, we further supported young mothers by covering their medical bills, ensuring that financial barriers did not stand in the way of life-saving care. For these mothers, this intervention provided crucial breathing space by giving them the chance to heal, nurture their babies, and face the future with renewed hope. Overall we had an impact on 20 young mothers from this project.
One of the most memorable encounters was with Bridget, a preterm baby boy abandoned at the Child Health Unit at Korle Bu. His story was a reminder of the vulnerability of many children in our society, and of our collective responsibility to care for them. It is our prayer that Bridget and all the other babies we met continue to grow in health and happiness.