The Armed Forces Children’s Association, Ghana (AFCAG), has organised a charity walk aimed at raising awareness and funds in support of the welfare of Veterans in the society.

The walk, where members of AFCA approached individuals with poppies to donate generously towards helping veterans, started from the Veterans Administration of Ghana (VAG) Head Office, through some principal streets of Accra, and ended at the British High Commission.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mrs Marina Kingsley- Nyinah, AFCAG President, said veterans in the society faced numerous challenges; therefore, there was the need to assist them.

She said the association would embark on a trip to two regions, precisely Ashanti and Volta, to raise funds; however, AFCAG would join VAG on a float this November to create awareness and generate more funds.

Mrs Kingsley-Nyinah urged all to wear the poppy to honour the valiant servicemen, adding “this year marks 100 years since the 1st World War, where our fathers and forefathers bravely put themselves forward.”

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Richards, Defence Advisor, British High Commission, said the walk was to mark the poppy campaign, a campaign held annually in support of veterans who fought in all kinds of conflicts since the 1st World War.

He said he was delighted that veterans, members of the Ghana Armed Forces, and AFCAG, joined in the walk as they brought up-to-date messages to the people of Ghana to understand the sacrifices made by these servicemen.

He, therefore, commended VAG and AFCA as important institutions that deserved the support of all, as they spearheaded the campaign to help veterans and the less-privileged in society.

The AFCAG, established in 2011, has over 2000 members; with a common goal of networking among children of serving and retired officers of the GAF, shares talents and experience to help veterans and the less privileged in the society.