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ROSA Foundation-Africa donates supplies to Akropong School for the Blind
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- The ROSA Foundation-Africa, led by Joyce Bawah Mogtari (Special Aide to President Mahama), donated food and essential supplies to the Akropong School for the Blind.
- This annual outreach program honors Mogtari's 87-year-old mother, Roseline Shiata Bawah, focusing on improving the welfare and learning environment for visually impaired students.
- The Foundation emphasized its commitment to promoting inclusion, supporting vulnerable communities, and ensuring no child is left behind.
- Mrs. Bawah Mogtari called upon individuals, corporate organizations, and philanthropists to provide further support to the Akropong School and other similar institutions nationwide.
- She acknowledged past government interventions by President Mahama (school infrastructure, free tertiary education for disabled) but stressed the ongoing need for enhanced accessibility and affordable, specialized educational materials for persons with disabilities.
Why This Matters
This article is significant for Ghana as it highlights the ongoing efforts and remaining challenges in inclusive education and support for persons with disabilities. It underscores the crucial interplay between private philanthropy and government policy in addressing social equity and human development, signaling areas where more collective action is needed to ensure no vulnerable group is left behind in national progress.
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