By Yussif Ibrahim
Twedie (Ash), Aug. 27, GNA – Mrs. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, has presented a range of livelihood-support items worth hundreds of thousands of Ghana cedis to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the district.
The donation, which was held at the forecourt of the District Assembly forms part of efforts to empower the beneficiaries economically and improve their wellbeing.
Mrs. Agyemang Asamoah said the initiative aimed to support PWDs to become self-reliant and financially independent.
“Our goal is to empower you to take control of your lives and livelihoods,” she stated, adding that, the Assembly had supported PWDs in many ways, and remain committed to doing even more.
She explained that, beyond the provision of equipment, the Assembly had also been assisting PWDs by paying medical bills, covering school fees, and providing seed capital to those who applied for financial support to start small-scale businesses.
The items distributed included industrial knitting machines, welding machines, popcorn machines, deep freezers, fufu pounding machines, and other income-generating equipment.
The selection was based on requests submitted by PWDs, ensuring the support met their individual needs.
The DCE urged beneficiaries to make good use of the items to improve their livelihoods and support their families.
She also called on other PWDs, who are yet to benefit from the initiative to register with the Department of Social Welfare to be included in future distributions.
Mr. Yaw Nsafoah, an Executive Member of the PWDs in the district, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed profound gratitude to the DCE, the Assembly, and the government for their continued support.
He appealed for greater inclusion of PWDs in development planning and called for stronger collaboration between the Assembly and the association.
Madam Hannah Yeboah, the District Director for the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, also commended the government for increasing allocations to the Disability Fund.
She, however, appealed for the timely release of funds to enable her office to serve more beneficiaries efficiently, especially considering the district’s large population.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Kenneth Odeng Adade