GFD donates to Mampong Deaf schoolGFD donates to Mampong Deaf school

Accra, Jan 17, GNA - The Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) on Friday provided assorted vocational training tools to the Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf to reinforce its skills training.The donation made up of Sewing machines, two welding machines and helmets, five hair dryers, and a box of carpentry tools including its accessories were presented to staff of the school in Accra.Mr Yaw Offori-Debrah, GFD President, said the items had been donated to the Federation by Mrs Rebecca Akuffo-Addo, wife of former New Patriotic Party presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo.But the Federation was happy to share with an institution engaged in offering skills training to empower younger ones for improved economic lives, he said.He expressed the hope that beneficiaries would put the tools into efficient use for their upkeep and become self-dependent to contribute meaningfully to their communities.Receiving the items, Mr Nathan Pecku, Headmaster of the school observed that the school was a gateway to the world of work but had been neglected in many ways, reducing it to depending largely on donations.He said the school, with a population of 352, lacked operational tools and store, and appealed to individuals and organisations to support it.The current rental premises were meant to house 70 students, however, the number has grown astronomically over the years. Last year, the school was threatened with an ejection notice prompting individuals and organisations to move swiftly to assist it.Mr Pecku said the school is faced with numerous challenges; untimely release of feeding grants, lack of stores and overcrowding in classrooms and dormitories among others.He called on the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education to act swiftly to relocate the school and equip it with the requisite machines.GNA Read Full Story