The Bosomtwe District Assembly in Ghana has taken a significant step to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the district. Through the third tranche of the PWDs Fund, the Social Welfare Department of the Assembly has provided start-up kits and cash to over 30 PWDs. This initiative aims to support their livelihoods and reduce street begging. The ceremony, held at Jachie, saw the distribution of various items, including deep freezers, fufu-pounding machines, and industrial sewing machines.
The District Chief Executive for Bosomtwe, Ing. Abdullah Hamidu, emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to improving the living conditions of PWDs in the district. He assured that the Assembly would ensure every person with a disability in the district has the opportunity to benefit from the PWDs Fund. Ing. Hamidu urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the items and cautioned them against selling the equipment provided.
The start-up kits and cash provided by the Assembly are expected to help PWDs establish businesses and become self-sufficient. Ing. Hamidu advised those who received equipment to use them to establish businesses that will provide their daily needs, while those who received cash should invest it wisely. This, he believes, will help reduce and eventually eliminate street begging in the district.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Assembly for consistently utilizing the PWDs Fund to improve their livelihoods. They pledged to use the kits for their intended purposes and not sell them. However, they appealed to the Assembly and the government to provide more support so that those who did not benefit this time can also have the opportunity.
The PWDs Fund has been a vital source of support for persons with disabilities in the Bosomtwe District. The Assembly's efforts to empower PWDs have been commended by many, who believe that this initiative will have a positive impact on their lives. The beneficiaries' appeal for more support highlights the ongoing need for assistance.
The Bosomtwe District Assembly's initiative is part of a broader effort to address the challenges faced by PWDs in Ghana. According to Ing. Hamidu, the Assembly is committed to ensuring that every person with a disability in the district benefits from the PWDs Fund. This commitment is expected to yield positive results in the long run.
The empowerment of PWDs in the Bosomtwe District is a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and reducing poverty. With the support of the Assembly, PWDs are expected to become more self-sufficient and contribute to the district's economic growth. The initiative's success will depend on the beneficiaries' ability to utilize the start-up kits and cash effectively.
Key points
- The Bosomtwe District Assembly has empowered over 30 PWDs with start-up kits and cash to support their livelihoods and reduce street begging.
- The initiative aims to promote inclusivity and reduce poverty among PWDs in the district.
- The Assembly has assured that every person with a disability in the district will have the opportunity to benefit from the PWDs Fund.
