1. Letter from the President
Dear National Coordinator, Board, Patron, Partners,
Members, other campus chapters and Supporters of
Patriots Ghana Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
and Technology (KNUST) Chapter.
I would like to appreciate your support, contributions
and advice towards the various activities and events of
this Chapter in this academic year. Last semester was
the beginning of this chapter’s move to impact
communities and the people around us and this semester
saw great members. In this semester ,the chapter acame
into partnership agreement with The Ghana Education
Service (Sekyere Afram Plains district) , Ghana Youth
Authority, Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana,
Light for Children Ghana (www.lightforchildren.com
),Young sovereignties Africa, Social Support
Foundation (www.ssfghnana.org) , Socio-economic and
Entrepreneurial Development Consult Ltd, Young At
Heart Ghana, iSmile International, and Rotaract Club.
Also, membership increased considerably and the
chapter more passionate and skilled volunteers.
The chapter is implementing projects in reproductive
health, patriotism, ICT, and sanitation. Also, the
President of this chapter and that of the University of
Cape Coast will be volunteering on a project with
Beyond The Pivot, an NGO based in Hong Kong for the
GO2A project that would be involve public health
education, teaching, latrine construction etc.
It has been a great year and we pledge to continue to
make every effort to develop our nation with passion.
Thank you.
Emmanuel Yamoah.
President.c/o Eric Opoku Agyemang
Patriots Ghana
P.O. Box 344
Kasoa, Central Region, Ghana.
www.patriotsghana-knust.webs.com
www.patriotsghana.org
E: patriotsknust@gmail.com
P: +233-247602583
M: +233-2462-07926
PATRIOTS GHANA KNUST

2. QUIZ COMPETITION
Patriots Ghana KNUST organized a quiz
and spelling bee competition at the MA
BEDIAKO PREPARATORY SCHOOL at
Amakom, Kumasi. The chapter prior to the
event visited the school to event received
authorization from the Head teacher, Mr.
C.A Boahen and interacted with the
teachers of the school. The fifteen
contestants, that is three from each of the
five teams were tested on grammar,
mathematics, science and spelling. The
competition was divided into three rounds
and points were awarded accordingly. At
the end of the competition, Patriots Ghana
KNUST awarded certificates of
participation and books to all the
contestants and also gave out KNUST
customized books, wrist bands, pens etc
dependent on their positions in the
competition. After, the president of the
chapter, Emmanuel Yamoah, used the
opportunity to have a short talk session
with the students. He talked to the students
about the importance of reading wide and
also entreated them to stay focused on their
education. After the students had told him
their career choices, he encouraged them to
believe in themselves and motivated them to
aspire to become whatever they want thus
also staying away from anything that would
prevent them achieving their desires such as
bad company, inappropriate use of the
internet, spending too much with the
television etc. The event coordinator, Prince
Adutwum afterwards congratulated the
participants, the students present and also
their teachers for the great performances,
and motivated them to stay focused because
they are the future of Ghana. He also stated
that they are among the best schools in
Kumasi .
After the event the Patriots, interacted with
the teachers and the children and thereafter
visited the office of the headmaster to thank
him for the support and also discussed
future collaborations for educative and
developmental projects and events.

3. Patriots Ghana KNUST as part of their vision to nurture the
next generation of Patriots and intellectuals in Ghana
visited the Ayeduase Cluster of Schools for a talk and
discussion session. The president, Emmanuel Yamoah
spoke to the children about patriotism and illustrated some
acts of patriotism using current and historical patriots. The
students were also enlightened on the difference between
Patriotism and Jingoism. Using the difference cultural
indicators, the students were encouraged to value
themselves, feel proud to be Ghanaian and continue to
cherish the dressing, food, literature, symbols, film, music
and dance, etc.
The Daniel Owusu a student volunteer and member also
made the students aware of the various resources of the
country such as cocoa, timber, petroleum and natural gases,
agricultural produce etc. Thereafter through a discussion
they were showed some of the reasons why despite these
resources, the country is not developing at its full capacity
such as lack of human resources, corruption, illiteracy,
poor sanitation etc. They then stressed on how the children
of Ghana are very important to the country and their role in
ensuring that Ghana develops. They were encouraged to
stay in school and study very hard, help their friends, keep
the environment clean, respect the laws and cherish their
rights, etc. Further, Selorm Deku spoke to them about
staying focused on their education and making every effort
to develop, learn and shunning any habit that would hinder
them from being what they desire to be. He illustrated how
laziness, irrelevant relationships, media, disobedience etc
could go a long way to destroy their future and affect the
development of Ghana. Afterwards, all present stood up
and recited the national pledge and then twenty students
that answered questions were given a free copy of the How
to Pass your Exams book by Jack Reagans. The questions
included the meaning of the colors of the national flag, the
meaning of the word Ghana (Warrior King). Thereafter,
Godwin Seworno made a presentation of the Ghanaian
National Flag to the school, followed by a group picture
with the flag and interaction with the students and teachers.
Patriots Ghana believes that as a country if we make a
conscious effort to nurture and invest in the children of
Ghana, and also by developing their minds to think
positively and love their country, Ghana will be able to
develop to her full capacity.
I AM A STAR PROJECT AT AYEDUASE CLUSTER OF SCOOLS

4. WORLD HEALTH DAY 2014
To celebrate World Health Day, Patriots
Ghana KNUST had a reproductive health talk
and discussion at the Unisco Model Complex,
followed by a research on adolescent
reproductive health. The talk was organized
for all the Junior High School students in the
school. The team of volunteers talked to the
students on the different behavioral changes
that occur at that stage, how to have control
over the edge to indulge in sexual relationships,
and abstinence from sex. The students were
also enlightened on how pornographic
materials and the mass media can give them
false knowledge and contribute to them having
a desire to have to sex. They were encouraged
to always have the confidence to approach
their parents, teachers, religious leaders or the
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana to
discuss their weaknesses, problems, etc with
relation to sex.
The students were also educated on teenage
pregnancy, its effects, the causes, and how to
effectively prevent being a victim. They were
also made aware of how to treat such victims
properly and to learn from their mistakes.
Finally, they were advised to take their
education very seriously as they are the future
of the country and to stay focused on achieving
greater heights. The students prompted on the
various obstacles to becoming great people in
future such as teenage pregnancy, laziness, bad
peer influence etc. After the session, a research
questionnaire was distributed to the students to
fill out anonymously. The research is help PGK
identify the knowledge base of teens, their
problems, a source for future reference etc.
Thereafter, Patriots interacted with the
students and gave out copies of Jack Reagans
book to students that answered some questions
and made contributions.

5. CLEANUP EXERCISE AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Patriots Ghana KNUST in collaboration with the
Student Parliament KNUST organized a cleanup
exercise at the University Hospital, KNUST and its
surroundings. The Hospital serves as the health facility
for the university students and also residents of
Ayigya, Ayeduase, Bomso and many other
surrounding communities. The event was one of the
various events for the month of March as it’s the
month of Ghana’s independence. The volunteers
distilled the gutters, picked around, swept etc. The
volunteers were offered gloves, boots and nose mask
for protection and also brooms, rakes, shovels, wheel
barrows, cutlasses etc. to ensure that the exercise was
done effectively without any health problems. UTV
Ghana, a local television station was present to take
coverage of the exercise and also interview the
Speaker of Parliament, the president of Patriots Ghana
KNUST, (Emmanuel Yamoah) also the health
personnel at the hospital.
After, the exercise the volunteers had a breakfast and
socialization session to get to know about each other’s
volunteering experiences and about the two groups.
Patriots Ghana KNUST would like to say thank you to
the University Hospital, Zoomlion Ghana LTD, and
UTV Ghana.

6. EASTER VISIT TO KUMAWU BODOMASE
Patriots Ghana KNUST being touched by the plight of a
family in Kumawu Bodomase decided to visit them during
their Easter break. The family of eight has five of the
children blind and the parents currently jobless. The
students solicited for funds from their fellow students,
friends and family and members of the group. Members of
the chapter accompanied by a media group on campus
called watuptek embarked on this outreach. On reaching
their destination, they were welcomed by the family and
both parties introduced themselves. The president (
Emmanuel Ato Yamoah)of the group prayed and told
them the reason for the visit. He then asked them about
their wellbeing in all aspects and also about their situation.
The mother told them that they weren't born blind but
they lost their sight as they grew up and have been told by
the doctors that there is no cure. The children of Madame
Abena Kokowa (who does not know her age) are Kojo
(42),Kwaku Solomon (36), Abena Mary (34) Comfort (32)
and Dorcas (22). The youngest ( dorcas) who attends
Senior High School told the group about the challenges
she has been going through and how she manages to
study. According to her there is not sufficient learning
material for her and also most of the text books and
manuscripts she needs are not in the braille form. After
inquiry, the family told them about how they currently do
not receive any support from the society, NGO or the
government, not even with regards to Dorcas and
Comforts schooling. They all expressed how they wish
they could have sight so they could support the family and
relieve their mother of the burden since she is old now and
they are also very capable of working. The president then
asked them what is the one thing they would like the
group to do for them and they responded that they would
like to receive a training and financial support in vocation
and also financial support for those in school.
The team led by the president donated items such as; rice,
oil, soaps, washing powder, blankets, bed sheets and many
others to them and wished them a happy holiday. After
they helped them with some of their chores, interacted
with them, prayed and later asked for permission to leave.
We hope our visit impacted their lives and gave them
another reason to be happy in this festive season. Patriots
Ghana KNUST intends to provide a more sustainable
support for this family and others and requests for support
from any individual or group that would like to make a
change.

7. Patriots Ghana KNUST supported iSmile International to
organize and hold the BEYOUTIFUL SEMINAR for teens
in the metropolis at the GNAT Hall, Amakom, Kumasi.
iSmile International is an NGO that embarks on various
outreaches to various villages and rural areas to support the
schools and the less privileged especially in the schools.
The organization is made up of passionate people from all
walks of life that want to contribute towards the
development of society. The Director of the organization,
Miss Priscilla Yirenkyi and the President of Patriots Ghana
KNUST, Emmanuel Yamoah both Sociology and Social
Work students of KNUST brought together 30 student
volunteers from both organizations for the event. The
major speaker for the event was Dr Frances Azumah, a
lecturer at KNUST and other speakers were from Komfo
Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Pastor.The
participating schools were Elite College, Ideal College, and
also teens from King Jesus Charity Home, SOS children’s
village and other teenagers resident in Amakom.
The teens were talked to on various topics related to
personal hygiene, reproductive health, personal
development, etc. The volunteers also interacted with the
teens on various social issues and encouraged them to stay
focused on their education to become great men and
women in the future. Afterwards, there was a question and
answer session where the teens received various prizes.

8. On the 17TH
May Patriots Ghana KNUST (PGK) partnered the Young At Heart (YAH) Ghana organization for an ICT
outreach to Antwiagyeikrom in the Ashanti Region. This was to mark the final ICT outreach of YAH’s Discover ICT
project that seeks to educate school children on Information Communication and Technology (ICT). The organization
has been to various rural communities such as Bredi, Abuabogya, Okyerekrom etc. This outreach brought together 47
volunteers from PGK and YAH together with volunteer optometrists for free eye screening and AIESEC volunteers
and interns in Ghana. The team was introduced and received by the Headmaster Rev. Prince Charles and afterwards
the volunteers dispersed to various classes from Class 1 to Junior High School 3. The students were enlightened on the
communication, parts of the computer, types of computers, various basic operations and maintenance of the computer.
The children were also taught an ICT song composed by YAH to help them remember what they had learned. The
optometrists also screened the various children for possible eye defects and problems and advised the good practices to
help them have good eye sight. During break and after the lessons the volunteers used the opportunity to advise the
students on various social issues and also holding onto what they learnt.
ICT OUTREACH AND FREE EYE SCREENING AT ANTWIAGYEIKROM

9. The various campus chapters seek to
embark on an outreach to provide Yamoah
Nkwanta, a village in the Central Region
with various social amenities. The
community lacks a health center, a toilet
facility, a school and a source of safe
drinking water. Most importantly, we seek
to finish a borehole project started by the
government but halted in 2008 due to lack
of financing. Patriots Ghana has consulted
the District Chief Executive, Chief,
community leaders of the village and other
stakeholders and have their backing. The
executives of the various chapters would be
fundraising during their vacation for this
outreach.
A Special Thanks...
Patriots Ghana KNUST would like to send a
special thanks and our appreciation to Mr. Eric
Opoku Agyemang, the National Coordinator of
Patriots Ghana, Dr. George Mainoo, the Patron
of this Chapter for their support and Awake
Africa Magazine for publishing all our events.
Also, special thank you to the District Chief
Executive of Awutu Senya District, Lieutenant
Daniel Osardu (Retired) for his approval and the
support of his high office for our upcoming
outreach
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