In February 2014, a group of women who have interest in sports decided to organise, appreciate and honour their fellow women who are contributing positively to the development and promotion of sports in Ghana, be it athletes, administrators and journalists among others.

Along the line, the responsibility fell on Madam Gloria Commodore, a passionate person for sports who continued to build the Women In Sports Association (WISA) as an NGO, members were invited and it was duly registered at the Registrar Generals Department in Accra the same year.

It was to celebrate women in all fields of sporting activities annually and to inspire others to give of their best in their chosen sporting careers. 

With her hard work and support from the National Sports Authority (NSA), Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), African Sports Media Network, corporate Ghana (sponsors) and her able executives, the annual WISA Awards became a formidable event as many sports women across the length and breadth of the country looked forward to it yearly. So far, a substantial number of sports women have been recognized, empowered and inspired by this initiative to work even harder in their various sporting fields.

Six years later, Madam Gloria Commodore, the affable Executive Director and President of WISA has felt the urge to begin a fundraising project called WISA CHARITIES, to support its members, especially disabled sports women in the country to help them excel in their careers.

“As we launch the initiative today, December 18, 2020, via social media, WISA is calling on the general public, corporate entities, philanthropists and benevolent groups to come on board to donate any amount to make the dream a reality”she announced.

Donations from GH₵10.00 and above can be made into the WISA Mobile Money Account - +233(0)244104599 or +233(0)245017487 and WISA will be most grateful. For donors abroad, contributions from $2, £2 and €2 and above will be welcomed. Certificates of Appreciation will be emailed to all donors!

Kindly follow the launch on Facebook @facebook.com/Women in Sports Association at 12pm today, Friday, 18th December, 2020.

By WISA Communication Team