Irish Ambassador in West Africa supports Louth charity Crosscause
The Xorladi project provides a home for abandoned children, many of whom have disabilities.
The Irish Ambassador to West Africa, Peter Ryan, recently called in to see the humanitarian work being done for children in Ghana by the Blackrock charity Crosscause.
The Xorladi project provides a home for abandoned children, many of whom have disabilities.
Crosscause founder Conor Hughes said the centre has 40 children in residence, some of whom had been abandoned, others with special needs and some who have been trafficked.
Ambassador Ryan flew from Nigeria and made a four-hour journey to the Ghana facility to support the work being done by Crosscause.
Louth volunteers have been helping local people for several years, providing practical support such as freshwater wells, wheelchairs, incubators, and critical medical supplies.
Conor Hughes said the ambassador inspected the accommodation and had lunch with volunteers and children.
Conor said that the facility was expanding and would provide care for 10 more children from a street-children project in Ghana, thanks to the humanitarian aid being shipped from County Louth. www.crosscause.ie