40 young persons with disabilities from the Rural Cohort of the “We Can Work” (WCW) programme graduated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The graduation ceremony, held at the Tech Farm Hub in Koforidua, marked the successful completion of the programme’s Core Life Skills training.
This foundational phase has equipped the participants to transition into specialised career tracks, either Entrepreneurship or Employability, tailored to their individual professional goals.
Addressing the graduates, speakers emphasised that the journey ahead requires a blend of advocacy and excellence.
Participants were urged to champion their own rights through self-advocacy while maintaining high standards of responsibility, competence, and professionalism to prove their capabilities in the competitive job market.
Doris Ndebugre, the Programme Manager of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), highlighted that the initiative’s impact extends far beyond technical instruction.
“It is about building confidence, responsibility, and the ability to navigate the world of work with dignity and respect,” Ndebugre stated.
She encouraged the graduates to remain focused as they enter the next phase of their journey, reassuring them that the programme would provide continued support in their pursuit of meaningful employment.
The keynote address was delivered by Daniel Openg Lartey, Chairman of the GFD’s Employment Committee.
The event also saw the participation of high-profile partners, including Julia Appia, Director of MDF West Africa, who joined in celebrating the achievements of the cohort.
The We Can Work programme is a strategic initiative aimed at expanding access to decent and fulfilling work for young women and men with disabilities.
It is implemented by the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) in partnership with Light for the World, the Mastercard Foundation, and the African Disability Forum (ADF).
Local and regional disability advocacy groups, including the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), the Ghana Blind Union, the Ghana Stammering Association (GSA), and Inclusion Ghana, have hailed the graduation as a vital milestone in the quest for national disability inclusion.
SOURCE: DisabilityNewsGH.com
