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Ghana’s Women’s Institute Brings Hope and Supplies to Nsawam Prison Inmates

From dignity to donations, this prison visit redefines care behind bars. How one Ghanaian initiative is reshaping perspectives on incarceration and humanity.

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At the bottom of this image, there is a woman in sari, smiling and standing. On the right side,...
At the bottom of this image, there is a woman in sari, smiling and standing. On the right side, there are two fences. On the left side, there is a window. In the background, there is a white wall.

Ghana’s Women’s Institute Brings Hope and Supplies to Nsawam Prison Inmates

A delegation led by Sandra Ankobiah Esq, founder of the Women’s Institute Ghana, recently visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prison as part of a humanitarian outreach. The initiative provided essential supplies to inmates while reinforcing calls for a more compassionate justice system. Corporate partners and individual donors supported the effort, contributing to its success.

The outreach took place in December 2025, with Efia Tetteh Okyere and volunteers from the Lady Access Foundation joining Ankobiah. Together, they donated vital items such as water, drinks, confectioneries, medications, detergents, and antiseptics to improve the welfare of prisoners.

The visit also included Patience Asiedu, widely known as Mama Pat (Nana Agradaa), whose presence drew significant attention from the delegation. Ankobiah emphasised that the initiative aimed to remind inmates of their inherent dignity, stressing that incarceration should not strip individuals of care and humanity. The Women’s Institute Ghana framed the outreach as part of its broader mission to advocate for inclusive development, social justice, and support for marginalised groups. By engaging with correctional facilities, the organisation seeks to promote a reform-focused approach to justice. Representatives described the interaction as deeply impactful, offering lessons in resilience and shifting perspectives for both inmates and visitors. This effort aligns with wider civil society campaigns to supplement state support for prisons across Ghana. The delegation’s actions reflect a growing push to integrate compassion and social responsibility into the country’s correctional system.

The donation of essential items and the delegation’s engagement with inmates highlighted ongoing efforts to humanise prison conditions. The Women’s Institute Ghana and its partners continue to advocate for reforms that prioritise dignity and rehabilitation. Their work complements broader initiatives aimed at improving support for correctional facilities nationwide.

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