The Atiwa West District Assembly has presented start-up kits to 44 Persons living with disability (PWDs) as part of efforts to improve their economic well-being and promote independence.
The presentation ceremony was held on Thursday July 9, 2026, at the forecourt of the district Assembly office.
The items presented included deep freezers, industrial sewing machines, fufu pounding machines, cloth (wax print), gas oven, and provision items.
Presenting the items the District Chief Executive for Atiwa West, Hon. Amo Johnson Anom said the items forms part of the government commitment to empower PWDs and make them financially independence. He disclosed that the Assembly had received another release from government for the programme and disbursement would be made in the coming weeks
Mr. Amo assured them of the government’s continued support for initiatives that promote inclusion and livelihood for vulnerable groups.
The DCE further explained that having a physical, visual, and hearing challenge does not mean a person cannot work or contribute to society, adding that disability should never be seen as inability.
The District Social Welfare Officer, Madam Gloria Nyavor, urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the items, indicating that Assembly would undertake regular monitoring to assess their progress and provide additional support where needed
She further stressed the need for the beneficiaries to utilize the items effectively to improve their livelihoods
The beneficiaries who could not hide their joy thanked the Assembly and for that matter the government for the kind gesture.
