Felicity Nelson, founder of the Felicity Nelson Foundation and Deputy CEO (Operations) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, led a humanitarian outreach on Thursday, December 25, 2025, distributing hot meals, beverages, toiletries, and essential supplies to over 200 individuals held at the Railways, Baatsona, and Cantonment Police Stations.
The foundation’s Humanitarian Support Initiative aims to provide essential support, promote dignity, and address welfare gaps, particularly for detainees who rely entirely on external assistance for food, water, and hygiene—needs that become more acute during the festive season.
Madam Felicity Nelson’s act of compassion was deeply personal. In 2024, she was arrested and detained for 17 days following her participation in the ‘Fix the Country’ demonstrations—14 days at Cantonment, one at Baatsona, and two at Railways Police cells.
“Not all the inmates are guilty; many are just charged at the moment. None has been convicted. They are human beings who deserve love, care, and to feel important. That’s why I decided to do this initiative,” Madam Nelson told the media during the distribution.
She added, “For many detainees, Christmas passes like any other day, without family, food, or comfort. This initiative is about restoring dignity, sharing compassion, and ensuring that no one is forgotten during the holidays.”
She said the outreach also represents a shift in approach to activism, moving beyond advocacy and protests to community-centred action.
“Activism must not only speak truth to power but also show up, meet people where they are, and respond to real human needs,” she said.
Madam Felicity Nelson expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the Ghana Police Service, which facilitated the Christmas Day distribution.
