Our Story

Viewed critically from this unpleasant and painful situation, it stands to reason that measures should be adopted to confront such a degrading spectacle which deserves the concerted effort of all discerning and decent persons. These are peculiar cases which need utmost attention. The problem of existence: how to make ends meet. The truth of the case will always remain a hard case. What needful is the determination, good will, and resources to ensure the actualization of a long dream of happiness. t is an act of humanity to help the poor and needy that profoundly moved a good-natured couple, Mr. Kwamina Parker and Mrs. Janet Parker, to decidedly embark upon this arduous task with a sense of humane character and spiritual values to draw public attention to this silent destroyer of our national heritage: these orphans, innocent and needy children, the inexperienced teenage mothers, and our neglected aged folk.

This hard case poses very different problems, but all have something in common. The recognition that the plan will entail great responsibility and challenges upon those who will carry it out makes it a virtue of necessity. Therefore, with fixity of habits, in word and in deed of sat purpose and to pursue that purpose steadily strengthened and encouraged them to consult and discuss with well-meaning persons in and around Ledzokuku (Teshie) Municipality. Notwithstanding the ongoings, they did not relax in hard endeavours but fully engaged the community in a high spirit of enterprise which pushed aside all obstacles and difficulties and ushered in a daring and difficult venture: the Teshie Orphanage in May 1, 1995. A bold venture is often successful. One has to be brave to master trials and adversities. In the interim while awaiting for certification from authorities, it appeared the venture was to come to a standstill.

Not in the least did they waver in their strenuous efforts and resolution to attract the attention and affection of the general public went unabated. The collective opinion came to acknowledge the problem as vitally important to the nation’s progress. A period of years later, Teshie Orphanage was officially registered. Eventually, on the 13th of January, 1998 the Teshie Orphanage received its Certificate of Recognition from the Registrar-General’s Department as a Non-governmental organization with registration Number 2819 and as accompanying Certificate to Commence Business. Subsequent upon all compliance with criteria as laid down in the Orphanage Registration Requirement, the Social Welfare Department authorized the Teshie Orphanage on the 14th of April 1998 under its Certificate of Recognition to operate.

Our Mission

To ensure that every child or young person should live in a supportive, protective, and caring environment that promotes his or her full potential. To propagate the need to encourage girl-child education, meantime identifying the financially handicapped but academically good girl-child for assistance. To provide for orphans and deprived children, who would otherwise end up on the street, a free basic, secondary, and tertiary education. Thereafter assess their needs, devise appropriate measures, and eventually reintegrate them with relatives.

Our Vision

To establish a congenial and homely Children’s Home, while recognizing that large residential facilities (institutions) meet the needs of children, notwithstanding, we will encourage the competent Authority in its efforts to progressively eliminate institutionalization, with precise goals and objectives, in the best interests of the child, thus promoting the child’s full and harmonious development.

Our Programs

Education Program

Healthcare Support

The period under review, however, registered no major or serious health concern at the Home. The policy of providing the best medical attention was and is in the process of continuous development in the Home. Further, the Orphanage engaged the services of a medical practitioner whose duties were and still are to attend to the spot medical treatment of inmates and teach them sanitary principles and methods as well as a healthy style of living. Regular arrangement for inspection by dentists and other medical specialists is a norm and an asset to the Home...

Elderly Care

Presently, all of our children were enrolled in various schools, both public and private, and are performing well. They range from the kindergarten and the elementary through to the vocational and the senior high grade to the tertiary level. In recognition of the fact that the children’s education demands the concerted efforts of all, Management shall continue to break more grounds for collaboration and strengthen existing ones to make higher education available to all on the basis of each capacity. This goal reflects the Home's commitment to providing a well-rounded education that fosters personal growth and career readiness. The object of education is to prepare the youth and to help set themselves up for life...

Vocational Training for Teenage Mothers

8 teenage mothers were apprenticed to expert dressmakers and hairdressers for vocational training. The Orphanage will continue to encourage and support these deprived persons. Based on our objectives, we were bound to formally record 30 aged folk whose activities were viewed through constant visits, and donations. We also assist in paying their medical bills...

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