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Bank of Ghana to gradually phase out ¢1 and ¢2 notes.

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The ¢1 and ¢2 notes will be phased out of circulation soon, as the Bank of Ghana gradually plans to remove them from circulation.

 

According to the Central Bank, the poor handling of the notes, that is torn and soiled, make it expensive to print them.

 

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, addressing the press said the Central Bank will not print any more of the ¢1 and ¢2 notes when those in circulation are phased out.

 

According to him, the two denominations will be replaced by the ¢1 and ¢2 coins respectively.

 

 

“The view for the longer term is to more or less get the ¢1 and ¢2 notes and use the ¢1 and ¢2 notes coins.”

 

“Both the ¢1 and ¢2 notes would eventually be phased out because they are not cost-effective in terms of the printing cost”, he pointed out.

 

“These are notes that circulate very widely, and they come back very torn and soiled and they are very difficult for our currency processing machines to process. We have bales and bales of ¢1 notes that we are not able to process”, Dr. Addison stressed.

 

 

“You will recall that this is a note [¢2] that was issued as a commemorative note; commemorative notes are not notes that you continue to print”, he continued.

 

“What we have done in the last two years is to introduce the ¢2 coin. You would expect that, eventually, it would more or less play the role that the ¢2 note is playing.”

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Faithful Hearts Foundation Launches Sanitary Pad Initiative to Reduce Girls’ School Absenteeism in Danchira

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Research conducted prior to the intervention revealed that approximately 80% of parents in Danchira are peasant farmers living under difficult economic conditions. As a result, many families are unable to consistently afford sanitary pads for their daughters. This situation forces a significant number of girls to miss school during their monthly menstrual cycle, negatively affecting their academic performance, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

Speaking at the event, the organizers emphasized the central message of the outreach:

“The Education of the Girl Child Is Not Negotiable.”

Menstruation, a natural biological process, has become a barrier to education for many girls due to poverty and limited access to menstrual hygiene products. Faithful Hearts Foundation believes that no girl should be denied her right to education because of her period.

The sanitary pad distribution formed part of a broader advocacy effort to promote dignity, health, and uninterrupted learning for girls in underserved communities. Beneficiaries received essential menstrual hygiene materials, helping to reduce absenteeism and promote safer hygiene practices.

The event also marked the official launch of Faithful Hearts Foundation, a humanitarian and empowerment-focused organization established to:

* Raise and mentor girls of school-going age
* Support access to education and skills training
* Empower widows and orphans to live dignified and productive lives.

The Foundation is committed to creating long-term impact through educational support, mentorship, training programs, and community-based interventions that address both immediate needs and structural challenges.

Community leaders, parents, teachers, and beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting its relevance and potential to positively transform the lives of girls in Danchira.

Faithful Hearts Foundation calls on stakeholders, development partners, donors, and well-meaning individuals to support its mission of building a future where girls are educated, empowered, and able to reach their full potential regardless of their economic background.

About Faithful Hearts Foundation

Faithful Hearts Foundation is a Ghana-based nonprofit organization dedicated to raising, mentoring, educating, training, and empowering girls of school-going age, while also providing support to widows and orphans. The Foundation operates with a strong commitment to dignity, compassion, and sustainable community impact.

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Rev. Agnes Owusu
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Urgent Medical Appeal: Help Save The Life Of Nurse Cindy Oppong Afriyie

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In every community, there are people who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Today, one of those heroes urgently needs our help.

Mrs. Cindy Oppong Afriyie, a committed and compassionate Senior Community Health Nurse at Amasu Health Center in Dormaa Municipal, has been diagnosed with End-Stage Kidney Disease — a life-threatening condition that now requires urgent medical treatment and a kidney transplant to save her life.

For years, Cindy has faithfully served patients with love, kindness, and professionalism. She has comforted the sick, cared for the vulnerable, and stood as a source of hope for many families during difficult times. Sadly, she is now battling for her own life.

Her condition has rapidly deteriorated, leaving her weak and dependent on continuous medical care. Doctors have confirmed that she urgently needs a kidney transplant in India and post-operative treatment, a process that comes with overwhelming medical expenses.

The total amount needed for her treatment and surgery is Seven Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 700,000).

This appeal is therefore being made to friends, family, colleagues, organizations, philanthropists, churches, and the general public to support Mrs. Cindy Oppong Afriyie in any way possible. No contribution is too small. Every donation brings her one step closer to recovery and another chance at life.

How You Can Support

Bank Transfer

Bank: Fidelity Bank
Branch: Adum Branch, Kumasi
Account Name: Portia Afriyie Oppong
Account Number: 1400272522813

Mobile Money (MoMo)

Number: 0240459094
Account Name: Portia Oppong Afriyie

 

Beyond financial donations, we also ask for your prayers, encouragement, and support during this difficult time. Together, we can help give Cindy hope again.

A woman who has spent her life saving others deserves the opportunity to live and continue her noble service to humanity.

Let us unite as one people and show compassion in action.

Together, we can save a life.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

 

 

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