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It started in May 1999 when a young British
volunteer - Kathryn Prosser was “Enstooled” as the “Development
Queen-Mother “ of a small settlement in the Central Region of
Ghana called Assin Endwa.
Kathryn had been working on projects allied
to the tourist industry in Ghana when she attracted the attention
of the Chief of Endwa, Nana Ntiomah for her analysis of the
tourist potential of the Assin area. Although not particularly
favourable, the report did highlight some potential areas worth
cultivating for tourism. Kathryn was invited to help with some
other work in the village, including teaching in the local schools
where she struggled with the inadequate equipment and poor
facilities.
She was approached by Nana Ntiomah, who
after consultation with the village elders, the head of the
Royal Family and the District Chief Executive, requested that she assume
the role of Development Queen - Mother to help publicise Endwa and
attract some foreign interest and possibly aid.
At the Enstoolment a joint Trust was proposed between Ghana and
the UK where like minded people in both countries could help
develop Endwa in a manner that would benefit the people of the
village without destroying their culture. |
