Inspired by her late mother, Asante Mampong businesswoman champions grassroots development

A businesswoman from Asante Mampong, Beatrice Siaw, says the giving spirit instilled in her by her late mother continues to drive her to support the vulnerable and tackle pressing community challenges through self-funded initiatives.

“As a young child, I always had a giving spirit, but my mum gave even more than I did,” she recalled, explaining how her mother’s compassion sparked her passion for philanthropy.

Beatrice has committed herself to improving the lives of residents in the Mampong Municipality, addressing issues in health, education, sanitation, security, and youth empowerment—often using her personal funds.

“Mampong lacks many basic needs like clean water, schools, and good sanitation. If I don’t do it, who will?” she asked.

So far, she estimates she has spent 20 million cedis on community projects, yet says the drive to do more remains.

Her numerous contributions include:

• Renovating Krobo Junior High School to create a better learning environment.
• Constructing boreholes in Kofiase and Apaa to provide clean water.
• Evacuating a major refuse dump at Ashanti Mampong Newtown to improve sanitation.
• Equipping the Asaam Police Station with a new Navara engine.
• Constructing a kindergarten block at Asaam to boost early childhood education.
• Providing tricycles to the communities of Nwadan and Naama for transportation.
• Donating sanitary pads to female students in four schools at Kofiase to support girls’ education and hygiene.
• Establishing VIP wards at the Asante Mampong Government Hospital to enhance healthcare delivery.
• Donating roofing sheets to Nintin Primary School to improve school infrastructure.

Despite her impact, Beatrice believes the challenges in Mampong are too great for one person to solve alone.
“I said, no problem. I have the resources, let me help,” she explained. “But we need a united front. The issues are too vast for any one person.”

She also drew attention to the underdeveloped tourism potential in the municipality, urging government and private investors to help develop attractions that could boost the local economy.

“There are a few tourist attractions here, but they need serious development to bring lasting benefits to the people,” she noted.

Beatrice has announced her intention to seek a seat in Parliament, explaining that her motivation stems from a desire to scale up her development efforts and effect broader change.
“You have to show what you can do,” she said. “I want to improve living standards and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Mampong. Our culture is valuable and must be sustained.”

Looking ahead, she revealed plans to establish two factories in the area to address unemployment and reduce dependency.

“People constantly ask me for money, and I give. But it’s like giving someone fish without teaching them how to fish. I want to help people become financially independent through sustainable jobs.”

Her call to action was emphatic: “We must keep the youth engaged, because an idle mind becomes the devil’s workshop.”

With a legacy inspired by her mother’s generosity and a clear vision for change, Beatrice Siaw continues to make her mark as a determined advocate for community empowerment in Asante Mampong.