The Greater Accra regional branch of the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) has launched an innovative fundraising campaign to acquire a dedicated, accessible bus to support its advocacy campaigns while generating revenue for the organisation
The announcement of the GH₵450,000.00 transport project was the crowning highlight of a historic, one-day recreational and leadership camp meeting held in the Ada East District capital, Ada-Foah, on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
The event, which brought together regional executives, district leaders, and general members, was the first of its kind in the history of the regional association.
An Innovative Internal “Shares” System
To achieve their target of acquiring the bus between August 2026 and March 2027, the association has designed a self-sustaining internal “shares” system.
Under this framework, willing members with the financial capacity will buy “shares” by contributing monthly sums of GH₵50, GH₵100, GH₵150, GH₵200, or more. Once the bus is acquired, these internal contributions will be systematically paid back to the members over an agreed period.
To complement the internal contributions of its members, the association has made a passionate appeal to corporate organisations, philanthropic bodies, and the general public to support the project.
Members of the public who wish to support this mobility drive can make direct donations to the association’s official bank account:
• Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited (GT Bank)
• Account Name: Ghana Society of Physically Disabled
• Account Number: 2011123884140
• Branch: Head Office Branch
• Enquiries & Support: Mr Charles Opare (Greater Accra Regional Chairman) – 0244881120
A Historic Camp in Ada-Foah
The landmark camp offered members a rare opportunity to unwind, network, and build capacity. Participants engaged in a variety of activities, including indoor board games, dancing, swimming, and a scenic boat cruise on the Volta Lake to the estuary.
Participants engaged in a variety of activities, including indoor games, dancing, swimming, and a scenic boat cruise on the Volta Lake to the estuary.
According to the Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Mr Charles Opare, the initiative was carefully designed to address both the physical and psychological needs of the members.
“This event was organised to afford our members the opportunity to socialise, exercise, and entertain themselves,” Mr Opare explained.
“Many of our members face intense daily stress, and this camp was a vital platform to help them release tension, which significantly improves their physical and psychological well-being,” he said.
He added that the gathering also served as an essential networking space for district executives to share ideas and learn strategies to grow their respective local branches.
Addressing Leadership Gaps
Beyond the recreational activities, the camp hosted an intensive training session aimed at strengthening the administrative and advocacy capacity of the association’s leadership.
The training was facilitated by Madam Christina Nkrumah, a member of the society and a Board Member of the non-governmental organisation VOWAC Ghana.
Madam Nkrumah revealed that the session was necessitated by an observed leadership gap within the district structures.
Photo Description: Participants in an intensive brainstorming session.
“We observed that many of our local leaders, particularly at the district level, lacked the necessary administrative and leadership skills to effectively manage their members and grow the society,” Madam Nkrumah noted.
“This session was structured to equip them with the tools required to run their branches professionally and advocate effectively for their rights at the local assembly level,” she added.
Members Call for More Innovation
Some of the participants who spoke to DisabilityNewsGH.com expressed immense satisfaction with the camp, describing it as an eye-opener that has enriched both their personal lives and their commitment to the association.
They lauded the regional executive committee for introducing such a progressive programme and urged the leadership to sustain the momentum by introducing more innovative activities in the future.
With the launch of the bus project and the successful execution of the leadership camp, the Greater Accra Physically Disabled Association is setting a new benchmark for self-reliance, capacity building, and proactive advocacy within Ghana’s disability movement.
SOURCE: DisabilityNewsGH.com
