Standing Together against Child Abuse and Neglect (STANCAN),a non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has presented assorted items to the Dzorwulu Special School as part of this year’s Christmas celebration.
The items were bottles of water, gallons of liquid soap, packets of toilet roll, boxes of biscuit, drinks and tissue paper.
The Outreach, Training and Development Coordinator of STACAN, Mr Wisdom Kobla Gozah in making the presentation in Accra on Saturday stressed the need tp protect the rights of children in the country.
He said children with special needs face challenges that can impact their daily lives and development, learning difficulties, communication barriers, social isolation and physical limitations
Mr. Gozah stated that the NGO focuses on improving the wellbeing of children in the country through campaigns, awareness and programme.
“We seek to educate and empower by creating an awareness of what constitutes child abuse and neglect and equipping parents and professionals with requisite skills and knowledge to better support children,” he added
Me Gozah stated that STACAN also laisse with policy makers to influence decision made about the rights and well-being of children.
He commended the management of the school for their dedication on catering foe children over the years and urged them not to rest on their oars.
Mr Gozah assured the management of the school of STACAN continuous support to help them achieve their goals.
The headmaster of the School, Mr Fredrick Tetteh in receiving the items encourages parents to send children with special needs to school to bring out their potentials.
He urged the public not to stigmatize against children with special needs but support them in their growth.
Mr Tetteh commended management of STACAN for their support and assured that the items would be used for its intended purposes.
He said government alone cannot assist the school and called on philanthropists, organizations and institutions to help them achieve their goals.
The Country Director of STACAN, Mrs Georgina Boateng said Christmas is a season to show love to the vulnerable in the society.
“Christmas is all about love and caring for each other in that we do,” She added.
