Some youth of the centre
The Christian Faith Child and Youth Development Centre based at Breman Essiam in the Central Region is equipping the youth in the area with the requisite knowledge to become responsible adults and impact their communities positively.
The centre is a Compassion-Assisted Project under Compassion International Ghana and established through a partnership with the Christian Faith Church International (CFCI).
Since its inception about 15 years ago, the number of children who have been taught, equipped and resourced by the centre is about 316.
The centre was officially inaugurated in March 2010 with the primary aim of supporting the holistic development of children within the Breman Essiam community and its environs.
The project was birthed through the vision and leadership of Rev. Eric De-Graft Tawiah, who is the District Overseer of CFCI in Central District ‘B’.
He desired to see children and families experience transformation through Christ-led life.
He sought endorsement from the head office of the church, which was graciously granted by the Presiding Bishop of Christian Faith Church International, Bishop Emmanuel Botwey.
The project commenced with an initial enrollment of 200 participants and later increased to 316 in 2013.
The centre has since grown remarkably, impacting many lives spiritually, cognitively, physically, and socio-emotionally.
At a durbar to mark the 15th anniversary of the school, Rev. De-Graft Tawiah noted that over the years, the centre has worked closely with parents, caregivers and other stakeholders.
The event was on the theme: “Celebrating the Goodness of God’s Glory through Divine Grace”.
He explained that the centre was among other things to ensure that every child in the area received care, guidance, and opportunities to achieve their God-given potentials.
He praised the first Project Director, Mr. Seth Acquah Hackman, whose leadership laid a strong foundation for the project.
“I also want to thank his successors and other dedicated staff and traditional leaders who have also contributed immensely to the growth of the project,” he added.
The General Secretary of CFCI, Apostle John Ashun, indicated that in the last 15 years, the ingenuity and hard work of Rev. De-Graft Tawiah, resulted in the establishment and efficient management of the centre.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi