KADEM transforms lives through holistic development in Ghana

Kairos Development Mission (KADEM) has concluded its 2024 medical mission at the Methodist Satellite Rafiki Children’s Village near Winneba, delivering critical healthcare and fostering hope in one of Ghana’s underserved communities.

With compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to holistic development, KADEM continues to leave a lasting impact.  

Life-saving interventions  

Led by Rev. Dr. Abekah, a devoted Methodist minister, KADEM’s five-day mission tackled pressing healthcare challenges, including children diagnosed with hydrocephalus and congenital heart defects. While surgeries were not immediately possible, KADEM has pledged to sponsor these life-saving procedures, ensuring these children have a chance at a brighter future.  

Healthcare professionals from Ghana partnered with Canadian experts to provide free screenings, diagnoses, and treatments. This collaboration enriched the experience of younger healthcare workers while strengthening ties between local and international teams.  

Among the mission’s highlights was the story of a third-year optometry student from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Once an orphan at Rafiki, this student returned as a volunteer, exemplifying the transformative power of KADEM’s efforts.  

Partnerships and support  

The mission was bolstered by the “Greater Works” medical team, a group of Ghanaian doctors who performed surgeries alongside KADEM professionals at the Winneba Trauma Hospital. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in ensuring the mission’s success.  

KADEM also donated essential supplies to the Rafiki Satellite Village, including hospital beds, wheelchairs, sanitary pads, and other necessities. This support underscores KADEM’s commitment to comprehensive community care.  

Legacy of transformative missions  

KADEM’s 2024 mission is part of its ongoing dedication to improving healthcare access and fostering development in Ghana:  

- Medical Supplies: Partnering with organisations like Food for the Hungry and Samaritan’s Purse, KADEM has shipped vital medical supplies to Ghana.
  
- Health Education: Since 2020, KADEM has conducted webinars and seminars on critical health topics, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

- Previous Missions: From Accra’s Pentecost Hospital in 2017 to missions in Asamankese in 2022 and 2023, KADEM consistently delivers care to communities in need.  

KADEM’s transformative work relies on volunteers, partners, and donors. Healthcare professionals, fundraisers, and individuals with a passion for helping can make a meaningful difference.  

To learn more or join KADEM’s mission, visit kairosdev.org or contact: kademmission@gmail.com.