Students and staff of VOH with Siemens team in front of the renovated Prestoncrest House
Siemens Ghana has renovated the Prestoncrest House, which accommodates only girls at the Village of Hope Orphanage in Gomoa Feteh, Central Region, in fulfillment of a pledge made earlier this year when a combined team from Siemens Ghana and South Africa visited the place.
The Siemens Team pledged to refurbish Prestoncrest House, one of seven residences at the orphanage and home to 32 girls between the ages of 5 and 16 after donating clothing and food items to the orphanage in February, 2018.
The project involved plumbing, electrical wiring and fittings, carpentry, as well as painting of the entire Prestoncrest House and other ancillary works.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Edmund Acheampong, Country Manager for Siemens Ghana, stated that the project was in line with the company’s quest to contribute positively to the communities in which it operates.
He stated that beyond the commitment to impact Ghana’s economy positively, specifically in the area of power, infrastructure, education and health, Siemens Ghana was also committed to providing humanitarian support to individuals from challenging social backgrounds and also supporting institutions that lack essential tools and resources needed for learning and skills training.
The gesture, Mr Acheampong said, is an investment not only for the Village of Hope children but an investment in the future of Ghana.
“Siemens is in Ghana for Ghana and is watering the seeds for tomorrow’s future by contributing to the wellbeing of the children who will steer Ghana’s development.”
Kwaku Sarkodie, Managing Director in charge of Child Care Division at the Village of Hope, expressed gratitude to Siemens Ghana for rehabilitating the Prestoncrest House which was in a deplorable condition.
“Siemens has taken a huge cost off management of Village of Hope Orphanage. The children in the renovated homes are now much more comfortable,” Mr Sarkodie said, adding that this was the first time the house had been renovated in 11 years.