Cape Coast Assembly disburses GH¢680,084 disability funds
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) has disbursed an amount of GH¢680,084.25 as its 2026 District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DACF) disability allocation for 208 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Associations in the Metropolis. The post Cape Coast Assembly disburses GH¢680,084 disability funds appeared first on Ghana Business News .
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) has distributed GH¢680,084.25 as its 2026 District Assemblies' Common Fund (DACF) disability allocation. The funding will support 208 persons with disabilities (PWDs) and associations in the metropolis by aiding them to establish or expand income-generating activities. The financial assistance is divided into various sectors, including economic empowerment (GH¢340,042.13), education and training (GH¢68,008.43), medical care and assistive devices (GH¢102,012.64), and support for parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities (GH¢68,008.43).
Additionally, the Assembly provided cash support for income-generating activities to 61 beneficiaries (32 females and 29 males) and medical assistance to 47 beneficiaries (34 females and 23 males). The remaining funds will be used for advocacy, organizational development, and organizational development support for six prominent PWDs' organizations.
Assembly members emphasized that the fund would be strictly used for its intended purpose and that a monitoring committee would oversee the usage of equipment and cash support.
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