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Dear African Spectrum.
I write on behalf of Kwahu United Association of Chicago to discuss with you an idea which I believe could help the Ghanaian community.
As you are aware, we have a growing number of Ghanaian youth who are either in high schools or in colleges throughout the state. It is disturbing to observe that these youngsters have little or no knowledge at all about the Ghanaian traditions and culture. As a result, they tend to embrace and emulate the behavior patterns of their peers. While most of us frown upon the lifestyles of the youth particularly those form the urban environment, the Ghanaian youngsters, like the youth everywhere are susceptible to a variety of temptations, that have a potential for self-destruction.
Our children are our hope and future and they represent a valuable resource essential to the continuity and the growth of the investment, commitment and sacrifices that most of us have made on behalf of our respective members of the traditional Ghanaian “family.” A solid moral foundation, a strong sense of value system and pride in our responsibility are the ingredients that translate into an ethical base for the Ghanaian community. This is what we desire for our youth.
As the spoke person for the various communities in the Chicago Metro area, I am asking you to appeal to the Ghana National Council to assume the leadership role to schedule a meeting amongst the leaders in our community to discuss these issues that are critically important to us.
I suggest that an annual fest similar to Ghana Fest be considered. If we succeed in encouraging our members to bring their children to the Fest, they will have an opportunity to interact with their peers, exchange ideas, career goals and learn from each other.
Whatever positive things that they may be exposed to during the fest is likely to steer them towards the right direction s they move toward adulthood. We must always remember that our successes in this country will be measured by the degree of accomplishments of our children.
The Ghana Youth Fest, as I may call it, could serve as platform that fosters unity of purpose for the benefit of our invaluable assets...our children.
Sincerely,
E. Owona Asante
Former President - Kwahu United.
Dear Mr. Asante,
Thank you for a very insightful letter. As you know the issues you tackle have been a thorn on the side of the various Ghanaian chapters here in Chicago. We have heard talk about the creation of a youth organisation but the way to go about implementing them is another matter.
Anyway we will forward your letter to President Clement Timpo of the Ghana National Council and hopefully the council can start by putting it on their agenda and hopefully find ways of making it become a reality.
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