Necessary Aid Alliance’s latest project, “Tezaawaanuba” (translated as “We Are All Human”), has taken centre stage in the Wa West District, with the aim of combating ableism and promoting respect and inclusion for people with disabilities.
The campaign kicked off with a sensitization tour that visited the communities of Taninna and Polee, where a short play/drama was performed to raise awareness and foster a more inclusive society.
The drama, also titled “Tezaawaanuba,” featured a cast of over 10 actors who conveyed the importance of treating people with disabilities with dignity and respect.
The event in Tanina attracted the entire community, including local leaders and residents of all ages.
Ms. Shazia Ahmed Kandelemwine Ismail of Necessary Aid Alliance speaking at the gathering, emphasized the need to avoid stigmatizing against people with disabilities and to make them feel welcomed and valued in society.
“Disability is not an inability,” Ms. Ismail declared, encouraging attendees to adopt a more inclusive mindset and to extend compassion and support to individuals with disabilities.
The drama illustrated real-life scenarios of discrimination and exclusion, offering insights into how people can make a positive difference by embracing diversity.
Mahama Abdul-Fatawu, the assemblyman for Tanina, expressed gratitude for the initiative, urging the community to take the lessons to heart and apply them in daily life.
He underscored the value of the “Tezaawaanuba” project and reiterated his commitment to fostering a more inclusive community.
During the event, Mr. Seidu Kamwininaang Ibrahim, secretary of the Ghana Federation of Disabled Organization in the Upper West Region, spoke to Tungsung Radio about the significance of respecting people with disabilities.
As someone who is visually impaired, Mr. Ibrahim shared his personal perspective, emphasizing that disabilities should not be viewed as limitations but rather as unique characteristics that do not define a person’s worth.
In addition to the drama and speeches, community members had the opportunity to share their own experiences and reflections.
Mrs. Munira, a mother with a disabled daughter, expressed her concern about the stigma surrounding disabilities and stressed the importance of offering support and understanding to those affected.
The tour continued in the community of Polee, where similar themes were explored.
He pointed out that disability is not a choice and that individuals with disabilities deserve the same respect and opportunities as everyone else.
The sensitization tour concluded with a mass declaration led by the Necessary Aid Alliance team, in which both Tanina and Polee residents pledged to treat people with disabilities with respect and to make them feel valued members of society.
As the “Tezaawaanuba” project moves forward, the team hopes to inspire lasting change and to create a more inclusive and compassionate community in the Wa West District and beyond.
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