Support cultural education for children - Kid Patriot Club founder

Mrs. Eleanora Portia Baffour-Agyei, founder of Kid Patriot Club-Ghana, is appealing for increased support from the government and indigenous companies for her organization's annual cultural program. This initiative is dedicated to educating children about their Ghanaian heritage, but its continued success is threatened by insufficient funding.

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We want to see more interest in the nation from the state to support this. I believe this is one event that is solely dedicated to children in this way.

Mrs. Baffour-Agyei highlighted that the program, now in its sixth edition, has positively impacted numerous children nationwide. However, it has been largely sustained through the organization's own resources and contributions from a few individual donors. She stressed that consistent investment is crucial for nurturing the next generation with Ghana's rich cultural heritage.

The motivation behind the program stems from a perceived decline in children's interest in Ghanaian culture. Mrs. Baffour-Agyei observes a growing attraction towards external influences that she believes promote moral decadence and cultural erosion. "A nation thrives on its heritage. A nation thrives on its culture, including the language. We are either losing it or our children’s interests have shifted to something else," she stated, emphasizing the necessity of deliberate efforts to re-anchor children's identities in their roots.

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A nation thrives on its heritage. A nation thrives on its culture, including the language. We are either losing it or our children’s interests have shifted to something else.

Despite funding challenges, Mrs. Baffour-Agyei remains motivated by the positive feedback she receives annually. Parents often share stories of their children continuing to sing Ghanaian songs or perform cultural dances learned at the event months later. This year's event, themed 'Passing on Old Secrets to a New Generation,' brought together over 200 children and parents, featuring traditional games, music, and regional food, underscoring the shared responsibility of raising culturally conscious future leaders.

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What keeps me going is the stories I hear every year after this event. Some parents tell me that even months after returning from a holiday in Ghana, their children are still singing the songs or dancing the cultural dances they learnt here.