National Service Personnel (NSP) stationed at Gold Fields Ghana (GFG) Tarkwa Mine have demonstrated a strong sense of social responsibility by embarking on a community outreach initiative aimed at supporting inclusive education and child welfare in Tarkwa.
The group undertook a painting and renovation exercise at the Hooper Memorial Basic School Special Unit, giving the facility a bright, refreshed look to inspire learning among children with special needs.
Beyond improving the school’s environment, the service personnel extended their outreach to the Angels of Hope Orphanage Home, where they donated assorted food items, household supplies, and a wheelchair to aid a young boy with mobility challenges.
Speaking during the presentation, Ms. Caroline Eugenia Buabeng Clement, Vice President of the NSP group at GFG Tarkwa Mine, said the initiative was fully funded by the personnel, with each contributing GH¢200 to make the project possible.
“This project reflects our commitment to giving back to society,” she said. “We believe that every child, regardless of ability or circumstance, deserves a conducive environment to learn and grow.”
Ms. Clement disclosed that the team also hosted a radio sensitisation programme to raise public awareness about the importance of special education, inclusive caregiving, and early intervention for children with developmental challenges.
She urged other National Service Personnel across the country to identify and respond to pressing needs within their local communities. “A little effort from each of us can create meaningful change,” she added.
Mr. Matthew Adutum, Head of the Special Unit at Hooper Memorial Basic School, expressed profound gratitude to the volunteers, noting that the gesture would greatly motivate both students and teachers.
He highlighted the importance of inclusive education, saying, “Children with special needs are not different — they learn from others, and others also learn from them. That is how we build empathy and unity in our classrooms.”
Mr. Adutum further appealed to parents not to hide their children with special needs but to enrol them in school, where they can receive the right support to develop their potential.
The Hooper Memorial Basic School Special Unit currently caters for 35 children — 11 girls and 24 boys — most of whom face challenges with speech, writing, and learning. The renewed environment, teachers say, is expected to enhance the students’ enthusiasm and confidence in learning.
The project underscores how young professionals can contribute to inclusive development, complementing national efforts to promote equal educational opportunities for all children.
