Chance for Childhood (CfC), a child-focused non-governmental organisation, has boosted inclusive education efforts in the Greater Accra Region with a significant donation of teaching and learning materials to 35 public schools.
The donation, valued at over GHC 196,000, included a range of tactile learning aids like block alphabets, sandpaper letters, abacuses, building blocks, learning clocks, colour towers, animal puzzles, and alphabet memory sets. These resources were distributed to schools across five districts, including Accra Metro, Ablekuma West, Korle Klottey, La Dade-Kotopon, and Adentan, with the aim of improving early childhood education and supporting play-based learning in Kindergarten One and Kindergarten Two classrooms.
Speaking at the handover event, Dr. Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister for Education, praised CfC for its continued support in advancing quality, inclusive education in Ghana. He noted that the organisation’s efforts align closely with the government’s Inclusive Education Policy, which aims to ensure that children with disabilities have equal access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive academically.
“The Ministry is committed to improving equitable access for learners with disabilities and other special educational needs, and partnerships like this one with CfC are essential in achieving that goal,” Dr. Apaak stated.
He also highlighted CfC’s broader work in screening and assessment for early detection of learning difficulties, which he said is crucial for timely intervention and improved educational outcomes.
Mr. Abdul-Ghaffar Adam, CfC’s Country Representative, announced plans to extend the support to 20 more public schools in four districts in the Northern Region in the coming weeks. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in building an inclusive education system, calling on institutions and stakeholders to join CfC in their mission to make quality education accessible for all children, regardless of their abilities.
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Francis O. Opoku, CfC’s Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead, urged the private sector and corporate bodies to support the cause, stressing that their involvement is critical to creating a more equitable learning environment for children with special needs.
