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KWAHU A P S: PwDs receive support

The Kwahu Afram Plains South Assembly of the Eastern Region has supported some Persons with Disability with a number of items to help improve their standards of living.

Date Created : 8/14/2018 9:32:18 PM : Story Author : Emmanuel Frimpong/Ghanadistricts.com

The items include; deep freezers, wheel chairs, ovens, cylinders, roofing sheets, sewing machines, dryers among others.

The items, which are to help the beneficiaries venture into commercially viable activities, were procured from the Assembly’s share of the District Assemblies common fund (DACF).

Speaking at the event, District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area, Mr George Ofori noted that the fund intends to, among others, build the capacity of PWDs in the districts, provide them with educational and skill training and support the income generating activities.

District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area, Mr George Ofori urged beneficiaries to make good use of items to help create sustainable employment and better their lives and families and also to create employment for others.

Some beneficiaries who spoke in an interview expressed their appreciation to the Assembly for the support, adding that the donations will help them start up their own business which can help them for their entire lifetime.