Outreach Ministry 

Partnering with our community is essential to our mission. Our staff have been providing food, medicine, books and compassion to our entire community for many years prior to our 2022 official opening.

Outreach Ministry 10-Year Anniversary: Paying It Forward!

Millicent and Evelyn’s Journey: From Orphanage to Leaders at PFSHC

The story of Millicent and Evelyn, from being placed in an orphanage as toddlers to becoming college graduates and emerging leaders at Pope Francis School & Health Centre (PFSHC), is a powerful testament to perseverance, hope, and faith.

Tragically, both girls, because of family tragedies, were placed in a local orphanage, a common reality for many families two decades ago. Life there was difficult: resources were scarce due to mismanagement, leaving the children facing food insecurity, a lack of running water, and frequent power outages. Despite these challenges, Millicent and Evelyn were eager to learn, though even basic supplies like pencils and paper were hard to come by.

Their lives changed when the Pope Francis Outreach Ministry met them at age 14 while they were in middle school. Each day, they walked 5km through the bush to attend an under-resourced public school. With the support of PFSHC, they received school fees, uniforms, book bags, and most importantly, encouragement. Though they were behind academically due to their upbringing, their determination and hard work helped them catch up. They passed their middle school exit exams and advanced to boarding high school.

High school brought new challenges, but after a year of remedial studies, they succeeded in passing their exams and graduating. Inspired by their own experiences, both women chose paths of service: Millicent pursued Social Work, while Evelyn studied Early Childhood Education.
Since the Bishop Konzen School opened in 2022, Millicent and Evelyn have returned during every college break to volunteer, Evelyn as a teacher’s aide and Millicent assisting the PFSHC social worker. Their firsthand understanding of hardship makes them uniquely qualified to support the vulnerable children at PFSHC.

In 2024, the Pope Francis Outreach Ministry celebrated Evelyn’s graduation from Holy Spirit College of Education and 2025, Millicent’s graduation from the University of Ghana. Evelyn is currently completing her national service obligation at a school two hours away but will return to teach at Bishop Konzen School afterward. Millicent, too, will join the PFSHC staff as an assistant social worker after her service year.
Both women are now role models and future mentors for PFSHC students, proving that with resilience and support, even the most difficult beginnings can lead to bright futures. Their stories embody the mission of the Pope Francis Outreach Ministry transforming lives through education, compassion, and faith.

Cheers to 10 years of impact✨

Past Initiatives

PFSHC Presentation Gift to Trafalgar Teaching Hospital