Akyemansa Assembly supports PWDs with livelihood kits and seed capital
The Akyemansa District Assembly in the Eastern Region has provided livelihood support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to promote economic independence and improve their living conditions. More than 200 PWDs received various start-up kits, while 20 others were given entrepreneurship training and seed capital to establish or expand their businesses. The […]
The Akyemansa District Assembly in the Eastern Region has taken steps to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by providing them with livelihood support. Over 200 PWDs received start-up kits, while 20 others were granted entrepreneurship training and seed capital to help establish or expand their businesses. The initiative, funded by the PWDs Common Fund, distributed essential items such as sewing machines, baking ovens, deep freezers, laptops, wheelchairs, and other tailored equipment.
District Chief Executive Linda Ahenkorah emphasized the importance of utilizing the provided resources to generate sustainable income. She highlighted the Assembly's investment of GH¢77,000 in interventions focused on healthcare, education, and livelihood support for PWDs. The DCE also revealed plans to extend the same support to additional beneficiaries.
Stephen Yaw Brako, the District PWDs Public Relations Officer, praised the government for increasing the PWDs Common Fund allocation to five percent. He commended the District Chief Executive for directly benefiting PWDs in the district. Brako encouraged beneficiaries to make prudent use of the support to improve their livelihoods, alleviate poverty, and achieve greater financial independence.
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