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A report from our Kumasi, Ghana University Chapter on how they used the sport of football (soccer) to bring their community together at an event held in February, 2011:

PTPI’s Kumasi, Ghana University Chapter once again demonstrated why it is necessary to live as a big family in our locality. In recent months and years, there have been series of tribal and religious conflicts in the world, especially in Africa, which is a big threat to humanity. In our small way of depicting that we are one huge family, a football match was organized to unite our locality for others to emulate.

The match was between the local team in the locality and our chapter. Before it began, the Chapter president made a brief statement saying ,“One of the surest ways to achieve peace in the society is to be tolerant and forgiving and take each and everyone, regardless of his or her tribe, ethnicity or nationality, as a friend and true sibling.”

The match commenced at about 10:45 GMT. The local team was almost as diverse as that of our chapter, with Christians, Muslims and Nigerians forming the teams. By the end of the first half, the chapter was down by two goals but after the break, the chapter was able to score three goals – of which the second was a cracker. The match ended with PTPI winning the day. We refreshed ourselves afterward. That was not the end.

From there, the chapter members changed into nice clothes and proceeded to make two donations. The first donation was made to a Muslim man believed to be in his early 80s, who lives alone. The chapter presented to him a small bag of rice, toiletries and cash amount of $20. The reason why we made the donation was to put smile and happiness on his face. He blessed the group afterward.

The second was made to a young girl who, for lack of $40, was unable to complete her basic education last year. Upon receiving the $40 her mum thanked the chapter. It is sad to note that no pictures were taken of the second donation because of the mood of  the girl’s mum – she cried so much that we all felt very sad. We assured her of our help if calls on us. We know her tears are a great blessing to PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE.

Please enjoy the photos of the football match and the first donation. We hope our activity would be considered in good faith.

Thanks and wishing you Peace through Understanding, especially our friends in Egypt.

Emmanuel Badu Clement Kwamena
President, Kumasi, Ghana University Chapter