In a bid to raise a new generation of Ghanaians who value human diversity and social justice, Engage Now Africa (ENA) and Inclusion For All-Ghana (IFAG) took their disability rights education school tour to Glad Angels Junior College in Madina-Maye Hot, Accra, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
The outreach, which used drama films and a documentary, sought to challenge social stigma by teaching learners the values of acceptance, empathy and inclusion.
Addressing the pupils, the Founder and Lead Advocate of IFAG, Mr Benjamin Nii-Lartey Ayiku, challenged them to look beyond physical appearances and recognise the dignity of every human being.
Using the biblical principle that all humans are created in the image and likeness of God, Mr Ayiku explained that disability is part of human diversity.
“If all humans were created in God’s image, then God is also represented in the person with a disability,” he told the learners. “Therefore, whenever you mock a person with a disability, you are essentially mocking God.”
Madam Rejoice Ziwu and Mr Andrews Daklo, Albinism Project Coordinators at ENA, also educated the learners on the rights of persons with albinism.
They dispelled common myths about albinism and cautioned the children against using derogatory names or treating persons with albinism differently.
The interactive session gave the learners an opportunity to ask questions and deepen their understanding of disability, albinism, acceptance and inclusion.
The organisers encouraged the learners to share what they had learnt with their families and communities and to become advocates for respect and inclusion.
IFAG, a subsidiary of DisabilityNewsGH.com, and ENA believe that educating children about disability and human diversity is essential to building future communities where inclusion is accepted as a norm rather than treated as a favour.
The organisations said that equipping children with accurate information and positive attitudes could help challenge stigma, prevent discrimination and promote the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in society.
SOURCE: DisabilityNewsGH.com
