Mossi community supports Gambaga 'Witches' Camp

The Gambaga alleged witches camp, located in East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region of Ghana, has received a visit from the Mossi community, aiming to raise awareness and promote cultural understanding about the issues faced by its residents.

Established for decades, the camp provides refuge to more than 80 women, mostly widows, accused of witchcraft and facing stigma and social exclusion.

The Mossi delegation who came from Burkina-faso presented GHs 1000.00 to support the camp's efforts in creating an inclusive environment.

Naa Baba, leader of the delegation after making the donation appealed to cooperate bodies and government to take key interest of plight of the occupants of tje camp.

Coordinator of the camp, Gladys Lariba Mahama, highlighted the significance of renaming the camp to facilitate reintegration of inmates with their families and communities.

Ms. Lariba emphasized that banishment results in social and economic exclusion, including stigma, loss of livelihood, and human rights violations.

Currently, the camp houses 33 children, with 23 receiving education from primary to senior high school levels.

Efforts to support these women are ongoing, despite persistent challenges in accessing healthcare and education

The Ghanaian government has also taken steps to address the issues surrounding witch camps. In 2020, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, visited the Gambaga camp and announced measures to support inmates, including provision of social protection interventions and access to healthcare