The Asantehene, , has reaffirmed his commitment to fighting poverty-driven educational exclusion as his foundation marks 25 years of transformative interventions.
Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Foundation, the monarch traced the organisation's evolution from its inception in 1999, shortly after his enstoolment. "Our ancestors secured this land through might, but today's battles demand different weapons, educated minds, good health, and cultural unity.
I understood that if we were to preserve the heritage they bequeathed to us and prepare our children for the future, we would have to wage a different kind of battle: a battle against ignorance, disease, poverty, and disconnection from our cultural soul," he told dignitaries, including former President Kufuor and British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson.
The Foundation, which began as the Otumfuo Education Fund supporting 600 university students, has since expanded into health, sanitation, and cultural preservation. "With this reorganisation, I sought to bring unity, accountability, and efficiency to our work, and I'm proud to say that what we have achieved so far is both humbling and inspiring," he noted.
