De Youngster’s International School has made a significant donation of food items, sanitary products, medication, and equipment valued at GH¢120,000 to two schools for students with disabilities. The donation was made to the Akropong School for the Blind and the Mampong Presbyterian Demonstration School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region of Ghana. This initiative was part of the school’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort.
The donation was made in memory of the school’s late founder, Mr. Anthony Kwame de Youngster, on what would have been his birthday, October 26. According to Ms. Wendy de Youngster-Bastine, the Deputy Director-General of the school, the CSR initiative was established by the founder to instill compassion, service, and good character in learners. The founder believed that education should develop both the mind and character.
Ms. de Youngster-Bastine emphasized that the school aims to encourage students to take responsibility for the welfare of others, particularly persons with disabilities. She noted that the school has consulted with the institutions on their needs and prioritized medication to support the health of the learners. The donation included items such as rice, tomato paste, cooking oil, sugar, sanitary pads, medication, beans, maize, and gari.
The Akropong School for the Blind received a significant portion of the donation, including essential items to support the students’ daily needs. Ms. de Youngster-Bastine urged learners at the Akropong School for the Blind not to allow visual impairment to limit their aspirations. She cited Ms. Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, an alumna of the school, who became the first African woman to chair the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Mampong Presbyterian Demonstration School for the Deaf also received a substantial donation, including mosquito nets, a 1.5-horsepower immersion borehole machine, two mowers, and assorted food items. The Assistant Headmistress of the school, Ms. Mabel Ofosu, thanked the donor school and expressed hope that the partnership would be sustained.
The Secretary to the Donation Committee and Computing Teacher of the Akropong School for the Blind, Mr. Maxwell Asante Oware, expressed appreciation for the support. He stated that the school catered to learners from kindergarten to junior high school and operated vocational, music, and rehabilitation departments. Mr. Oware appealed to corporate organizations and individuals to provide scholarships and educational opportunities.
The donation by De Youngster’s International School is a testament to its commitment to giving back to the community and supporting students with disabilities. The school’s initiative has been commended by the recipient schools, and it is hoped that it will inspire other organizations to follow suit.
Key points
- The donation was made in memory of the school’s late founder, Mr. Anthony Kwame de Youngster.
- The donation included food items, sanitary products, medication, and equipment valued at GH¢120,000.
- The recipient schools expressed appreciation for the support and hope for sustained partnership.
