The three Graces' made up of Michelle Edwards, Sandra Johnson and Audrey Wallace, philanthropist sisters from Charlotte North Carolina, USA, will be visiting Ghana to undertake some humanitarian work around Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region of Ghana.Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on their visit, Mr Gary Cooper Fia-Kojo Ayivi, Coordinator said their visit was in collaboration with Aprella Foundation who was also providing healthcare and educational needs for children in some part of the region since 1999.He said the team would also be visiting Cape Coast, Elmina Dungeons, Assin Manso, Kwame NkrumahMausoleum Park etc. and also experience the rich culture of the Ashanti Kingdom.'Our mission is to empower small communities in Kumasi through kids' education with motivational speeches, donations of clothing, books, school supplies and more.'We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of Ghanaians, particularly children and youth, by providing such resources and supp ort.'We believe in the potential of the Ghanaian people and aim to contribute to a brighter future for all. Our aim is to improve lives, one child at a time,' Michelle Edwards, a member of the team said.He said the Philanthropist Sisters would be visiting villages and schools to donate books and conduct motivational speeches.'We expect their visit to inspire our students, encourage our teachers, and strengthen our community's bond with the global village.' Aprella Bridges, the founder of Aprella Foundation and host of the team added.Source: Ghana News Agency
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