Clement's Corner

Clement Donkor, GHEI Country Director

Throughout humankind, we have been told that everybody would account for his or her stewardship in one form or the other.  This notion is reflected in our everyday actions or inactions. We are taught from the very beginning that we would reap what we sow.

The reality of these principles dawned on me on Tuesday December 4th when I strayed into a GHEI classroom. After observing the spectacle for a while I journeyed into the library and the picture was no different. But for the whining of the fans I could hear a pin drop.

As part of our Youth Education Program, selected Junior High School students are given supplemental teaching in the four Ghanaian core subjects namely, English, Mathematics, General Science and Social Studies, and GHEI's addition of Critical Thinking.  On that day the students were being tested on what they had studied in the course of the term. The test, part of the organization’s evaluation process, is also aimed a testing the students’ level of assimilation.

The students were well spaced, supervision very strict and disciplined. The atmosphere, devoid of intimidation, underscored my early assumption that everybody would account for his or her stewardship and the students knew it too; they were being trained to be largely independent.

Sometimes they say that, “each one for himself and God for us all.” That is why time and again, at every public gathering I advise the youth of Humjibre to take advantage of all our programs and that when they do, they stand the chance of feeding and fending for themselves and not go cup in hand waiting to be spoon fed.

The next day December 5th I observed the same group of Students hard at work, cleaning their classrooms and the library, chatting and sharing jokes, not in the least bogged down by what the result of their test might be. The Greeks say, “Cordi, Manui et Capiti” and GHEI strikes it to the core. We train the mind, heart and hands.

We have just celebrated Christmas – a season reminiscent of GIVING. Whilst acknowledging all your contributions and support in sustaining the organization this far, I wish to remind you that one of life’s most important virtues is “GIVING.” Your continued support is important to fulfill this all-important virtue so that together we help the under-served in society.

I congratulate all Volunteers, Coordinators, Interns, Philanthropists and Staff, past, present and to come for your support. May you find joy and prosperity in the New Year!

Thank you,

Clement Donkor

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