The Chorkor boxing gym the Chorkor community. The gym has recently received support from two institutions: Goldstar Air and the European Union (EU). Goldstar Air, a Ghanaian airline, donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the gym as part of its corporate social responsibility. The PPE included face masks, hand sanitizers, gloves, and thermometers. The donation was aimed at revitalizing juvenile boxing in Ghana and protecting the boxers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EU, in collaboration with the German Cooperation in Ghana, launched a joint action to boost the economic opportunities and social inclusion of the youth in Chorkor. The action involved supporting the Chorkor boxing gym with equipment, training, and mentorship. The action also aimed at creating alternative livelihoods for the boxers and their families, such as fishing, catering, and tailoring. The support from these two institutions has been welcomed by the Chorkor boxing gym and its members, who hope to produce more champions and role models for their community.
