The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. recently arrived in Ghana to embark on various philanthropic projects.
Led by International President Rasheeda S. Liberty, the 300-member delegation is committed to making a lasting impact through $100,000 worth of initiatives.
The delegation, comprising more than 300 members from the United States, will engage in projects related to health, education, sanitation, and financial literacy in five out of Ghana’s 16 regions. These transformative projects include constructing essential facilities like toilets and boreholes.
In addition to infrastructure initiatives, the sorority will contribute to education by constructing and refurbishing labs, distributing school supplies, and supporting women’s empowerment and healthcare programs.
The sorority’s initiatives also extend to medical debt clearance at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the provision of hygiene products through Hamamat and Young and Lonely Foundation.
President Rasheeda S. Liberty is enthusiastic about the “Birthright Journey” to Ghana, emphasizing a combination of cultural exploration, impactful service projects, and donations.
She expressed the sorority’s eagerness to connect with vibrant Ghanaian communities, leaving a positive imprint and fostering meaningful relationships.
The choice of Ghana for the philanthropic project was explained by President Liberty, as she cited the warm reception Ghana has offered to those with African-American heritage.
Through these impactful initiatives and donations, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. aims to forge lasting connections and contribute to the betterment of Ghanaian communities, aligning with the sorority’s core values of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
