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ANMA 27TH DECEMBER, 2024

PWDs IN AKUAPEM NORTH RECEIVE SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES

About 36 Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the Akwapim North Municipality on Tuesday 24th September 2024, received various forms of support to embark on their chosen economic ventures and personal goals. The beneficiaries included the physically challenged, visually- impaired, hearing and speech impaired.

Facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development (DSWCD) of the assembly, the beneficiaries received undisclosed worth of assorted items and cash amount. The items included 40 pieces of plastic chairs, two-wheel barrows, two shovels, nine deep freezers, a gas cylinder, two bags of flour, two bags of sugar, two containers of margarine, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla essence.

"Other category of beneficiaries included those receiving educational and health support throughout the year, farmers, businessmen and women. In an address, Mad. Angelina Nagartey, the head of the Department, charged beneficiaries to use the funds and items for the intended purpose while urging those who received the items to ensure proper maintenance of the items to prolong its lifespan.

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