Akatsi North District Assembly Supports Four Persons with Disabilities through Education and Economic Empowerment Initiatives

On May 14, 2025, the Akatsi North District Assembly, through the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, provided essential support to four Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from the communities of Ave Sanyi, Metsrikasa, and Hadave. The beneficiaries, made up of two males and two females, received the assistance as part of the Disability Component of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), aimed at promoting inclusion and empowering vulnerable individuals, particularly PWDs, through access to education and economic opportunities.

Three of the beneficiaries, who are students, were supported with items to help them remain in school and participate actively in their learning. These items included school uniforms, exercise books, textbooks, school bags, footwear, and stationery such as pens, pencils, and mathematical sets.

One adult beneficiary from Hadave, who has difficulty walking, was supported to begin a table-top income-generating activity in petty trading, focusing on fish and other goods. The support package included a cash grant as initial capital, basic equipment relevant to the business, a quantity of assorted fish including blolovi and abobi, a bag of salt, and an undisclosed amount of money to aid her business operations.

The intervention is expected to lead to improved school attendance and academic performance for the student beneficiaries, increased income generation and self-reliance for the entrepreneur, and an overall enhancement of dignity and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities in the district.

The support has been warmly welcomed by the beneficiaries and is anticipated to significantly contribute to their empowerment. The Assembly plans to conduct follow-up visits to monitor progress before considering any further support.