How my father instilled the virtue of giving in me
Growing up in Walewale Ghana, I saw my father uphold generosity in a way that was a wonder.On so many occasions, I'd see people visit the house and leave with sacks of maize and millet from my father's farm. He would insist on giving even when we didn't have much ourselves.Giving in itself is a worthy cause, but I saw it produce some great results. When my dad passed on, seated in the crowd were people who could point to tangible ways that he had helped them. It was such a fulfilling moment!Even today, many prominent people, including chiefs, accord my siblings and me so much respect when they find out who our father is.It is no wonder I picked up this virtue subconsciously. My life and businesses are practically set up to give to others selflessly.I started my first NGO called "Wipe Their Tears Foundation" in senior high school at St. Charles in Tamale. I was moved to start this foundation due to the many homeless people I would see on the street on my way to school.I felt like I needed to do something to help them. I was close to one of the priests in my school because I was aspiring to be a seminarian. I told him about my plan, and he asked me to put it into writing. He reviewed it and helped me improve it.I brought on board a few friends to help. We were young at that time and didn't have much, so...
