In order to achieve greater societal inclusion, the government will continue to support and collaborate with private sector organizations working to fulfill the needs of the disabled and underprivileged.
“It is my firm belief that with the collective support of social and economic actors, the active participation of the various representative associations gathered here, we shall collectively achieve more for this vulnerable group,” the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia stated on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Accra.
Dr. Bawumia made the donation at a dinner held by the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM) to raise money for the creation of the CEM Ability Village, a charitable program designed to support people with disabilities (PWD) by giving them access to three key areas: health and social services, education, and enhancing economic opportunities.
The CEM Ability Village will have a Technology center that will concentrate on software development and hardware assembly and repair, a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) center to provide technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and other skills training to address the employment challenges of PWDs, and an ultra-modern hospital to cater to their specific needs.
Additionally, it will provide assistance with finding assisted living and affordable housing, support for PWDs looking to enter the agricultural industry, and advocacy, counseling, guidance, and information services.
“As a Government we will continue to address the various challenges of PWDs head-on.
We all need to put our hands to the wheel and work to remove all obstacles facing our brothers and sisters. Let us tap into our human nature and give out our resources to lift them up.
“In fact, our gathering at this fund-raising event is a very crucial step as CEM Ability Village is showing the way that we do not have to wait for the Government to do everything.
This charity has stepped up to the plate by initiating this empowerment centre for Persons with Disability.
“We are therefore witnessing a fine example of responsibility sharing and this calls for our overwhelming support as government, organizations and individuals.
We need to support this private and social sector led initiative which is a perfect example of forging partnership with the government to address critical issues facing this vulnerable group to create more inclusive communities.”
Dr. Bawumia said it is time to put action behind words and made a passionate appeal to individuals, corporate institutions, and anyone concerned about the welfare of people with disabilities to support the CEM Ability Village and other programs aimed at improving their quality of life.
“I believe that supporting the CEM Ability Village is our civic and moral responsibility. Let us all rise to the occasion.
Every life matters and we should not leave anyone behind,” he emphasized.