Africa has been accused of lagging behind in the area of history. Although rich in culture, knowledge and experience, these treasures have been buried, not deliberately, but through the absence of diligence in digging for untold stories and the preservation of those told. The biography of honourable senior citizens, across gender, is interwoven with the history of our nation, Ghana. The biographies of our senior citizens are like books written with invisible ink, and The Biography Project is set in motion to make that ink noticeable.
The Biography Project aims to document/celebrate the lives and achievements of distinguished members of the society who have made a significant impact in the lives of individuals, institutions, and the nation at large. The project seeks to create a platform for senior citizen to showcase their rich life experiences through write-ups and videos developed by AGE, with our role models or any living relative who can vividly go down the memory lane to tell the stories of these great personalities. These biographies will serve as mentorship, motivating and shepherding the youth in order to equip them with lessons from these experiences. They will also help us view events of history from different perspectives other than what we have been shown. In addition to these, the Biography Project serves as a way to advertise and promote AGE, the project, and help generate funding/revenue.
Objectives of Project(s)
- To officially outdoor/launch Association of Ghana’s Elders (AGE).
- To document and celebrate the lives of senior citizens.
- To bring to light the contributions made by senior citizens and create a platform for them to advocate and add their voices to national issues, especially geriatrics.
Expected Results
- Increased awareness about the existence of the Association of Ghana’s Elders and its purpose(s).
- Increased membership drive and participation from our prime target; senior citizens.
- High patronage of the Biography Project by senior citizens from all walks of life.
Indicators of Achievements
- Increased global and local engagement in terms of support and partnerships
- Increase in membership
- Increased visibility
Main Activities
- Launching: officially birthing AGE, declaring its purpose, aims and how to achieve the stated aims.
- Biography Project: recognizing and celebrating the lives of some senior citizens with their written/recorded biographies.
- Registration: AGE, will welcome interested senior citizens to register as members with the Association.
