The Krisan Refugee Camp, established in 1996 to shelter Liberian immigrants fleeing conflict, has grown into a haven for approximately 900 refugees from 16 African countries, including Togo, Sudan, Congo, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

Nestled in Krisan Town within the Ellembelle District of Ghana’s Western Region, the camp is funded by the Government of Ghana, in partnership with the United Nations and other organisations.

The camp enjoys a cordial relationship with its host communities and is equipped with schools, a clinic, a police station, and a community center. However, it still faces significant challenges, including a dire need for additional shelters and a library. With ongoing conflicts in countries like Sudan and Congo, the camp continues to see an influx of refugees.

In light of these challenges, Emmanuel Akonful, the camp's manager, has made a passionate appeal for support from corporate organizations, churches, and philanthropists. He emphasised that the government alone cannot meet all the needs of the camp’s residents.

Answering this call for assistance, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently donated essential items to the Krisan Refugee Camp. The donation included 100 bags of 25kg rice, 25 cartons of canned fish, 100 cartons of cooking oil, 100 buckets of tomato paste, 500 mosquito nets, 500 students’ mattresses, and 300 bags of sachet water.

“These items are contributions from individuals in our churches in Ghana, Africa, and across the world through our Humanitarian Aid,” explained President Christopher L. Morgan of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ghana-Cape Coast Mission.

He added, “We give 10 percent of our tithes to the church and believe in alms, fasting, the prophesying of faith, and great pilgrimages among other practices. We offer support to help and bless all God’s children, doing what the Saviour Jesus Christ would do. I am honoured to be here with my wife, Christine Morgan, to present these items.”

President Morgan highlighted the ongoing support from the Church’s missionaries and prayed for abundant blessings for all who contributed. "We believe these items will strengthen you and your communities. We pray these items will be a blessing upon you and encourage you to share with others for God to give us more," he added.

Emmanuel Akonful expressed his gratitude for the Church's continuous support. "The Church has been supporting the camp for some time now, and I urge other organisations to follow suit to help the immigrants lead comfortable lives," he said.