The spirit of Easter came alive on Easter Saturday, as the MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation, in partnership with PayAngel, extended compassion and dignity to residents of the Weija Leprosarium.
It was under the theme: “Easter Compassion: From Isolation to Inclusion.”
With donations totalling GH¢50,000 in food, medication, clothing, stationery, and library books, and an additional GH¢10,000 in cash, the Foundation’s gesture went far beyond material support.
Rev. Father Andrew Nii Lante Campbell, long-time champion of the cured leper community, received the donations with heartfelt gratitude.
He praised the Foundation not only for the tangible gifts but for their deep commitment to bridging social divides and restoring dignity to people living with the scars of leprosy.
Historically known as Hansen’s Disease, leprosy has long been linked with stigma and isolation.
Despite medical advances, many cured lepers continue to live on the fringes of society. For the Foundation, this Easter visit was about changing that narrative.
The usually quiet compound was filled with joy and laughter as Foundation members sat, dined, and shared stories with cured lepers—some of whom had not felt embraced by society in years.
“This is the happiest day of my life!” exclaimed a young boy, rescued from the streets and now housed at the Leprosarium, his face beaming after a fun-filled day of Bible quizzes, musical chairs, and dance competitions.
According to recent data, two to three million people worldwide live with disabilities caused by leprosy.
Following World Leprosy Day, observed on January 26, 2025, under the theme “Unite. Act. Eliminate.”, this Easter outreach reinforced the importance of sustained advocacy and support.
“Let this not be a one-time visit,” one resident pleaded. “Come again. You have made us feel seen.”
For the MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation, it was another chapter in their growing legacy of compassion.
Founded in 2018, the Foundation is powered by a diverse network of professionals—doctors, engineers, nurses, lawyers, bankers, and more—committed to uplifting the marginalised and achieving several UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In his closing remarks, Foundation President Nicholas Cofie called on corporate bodies, philanthropists, and benevolent individuals to partner with them in scaling up these life-changing interventions.
“We have a proven track record,” he said. “Join us in making meaningful social change.”
PayAngel Manager, Delali Kotoka, echoed the sentiment, urging more organisations to support initiatives that promote social inclusion.
“We must be intentional about helping the forgotten. That’s what real impact looks like.”
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