The Pusiga connection behind Gertrude Atongi’s work in New York
For Gertrude Atongi, living and working in New York has not meant losing touch with Pusiga, the community in the Upper East Region where her family has its roots, as her professional career in healthcare and human services has developed alongside her work supporting people in Ghana and the United States.
Gertrude Atongi, a healthcare and human services professional working in New York, maintains a strong connection to Pusiga, a community in Ghana's Upper East Region. Her work focuses on maternal and child health, family well-being, and supporting vulnerable individuals both in Ghana and the United States. In 2003, Atongi established the Atongi Family and Friends Basic Needs Foundation with her late father, Anthony Atongi, continuing the organization's efforts in education, healthcare, and assistance to those in need.
The foundation has donated various supplies to health facilities and communities in Ghana, adopted and reconstructed an Islamic school in Pusiga, and enrolled over 150 vulnerable people in the National Health Insurance Scheme. Additionally, the foundation launched a community feeding program in Pusiga in July 2023, serving more than 150 people and providing financial assistance to some families.
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