The project was initiated due to suffering that many people were experiencing when Ghana was shutdown as a result of the Corona virus. It was initially an attempt by a few friends and colleagues of Dr. Faisal Garba, lecturer at the University of Ghana, whom we know for a very long time. Many common projects have build a strong and trustworthy relationship.

The group who got engaged in social justice struggles with poor communities to provide some relief. The initial intervention was in the form of private contribution. They then came together to try and raise funds widely. Knowing Dr. Faisal Garba for a long time and working together on several occasions we the Aminu Initiative got involved and are now cooperating with them under the name “Ghana Solidarity”

The group of mainly lecturers and students of the University of Ghana are distributing foodstuffs to people in need. A special focus is on elderly women who are on their own.

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