Cape Coast Assembly funds empowerment for people with disabilities
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The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly in Ghana distributed GH¢680,084.25 to 58 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their associations.
The funds, from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund, aim to help recipients start or grow businesses and improve their economic situations through education, healthcare, and organizational support. The Assembly purchased equipment like milling machines and sewing machines to help beneficiaries, and also provided direct cash payments for income-generating activities.
Beyond equipment and cash, the Assembly allocated funds for medical care and education, supporting 47 people with healthcare needs and 42 with training. The funding covered the last three quarters of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, with additional funds for the second quarter of 2026 arriving soon. Mr. George Justice Arthur, the Metropolitan Chief Executive, stated the Assembly will monitor how the funds are used to ensure they benefit the intended recipients.
He emphasized the importance of using the resources to build livelihoods, and warned that anyone selling the provided equipment would face legal consequences. The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development also supports the education and medical treatment of people with disabilities, and encourages families with members experiencing mental health conditions to register for potential assistance.
