Inclusion
Bringing disabled children into the light“Before SNAP I was having really negative thoughts, thinking it was a ritual sickness put on Joel. Now, people in the community respect me and my child, and they treat us like others in society.”
Patience, mother of Joel, who now attends a special school
Life can be tough in Upper West Ghana – and for disabled children and their carers it can be brutal. Stigma, isolation and abuse combine to make their lives unimaginably difficult, with parents even encouraged to abandon their children. Action Through Enterprise’s disability inclusion programme, SNAP, is changing that.
SNAP gives disabled children the chance to be part of society, transforming their lives and those of their families. We run monthly meetings in their villages, provide medication, health insurance, mobility equipment, learning, play – and lots of laughter and love. Today, almost 800 children and carers are supported by our dedicated team, and the impact is profound.
Children once hidden indoors now walk and talk. Children once written off are attending school or learning a trade. Mothers once isolated are sharing experiences and being part of the community.
This year, we hosted monthly meetings in nine villages in Lawra and Nandom, provided 289 health insurance renewals, supported 155 children into school, (up 16% from 2025) and provided 213 families with fertiliser so they can grow nutritional food and improve their chidlren’s wellbeing. Regular home visits ensure no-one is left behind.
Our Emergency Fund ensures we can always be there if a child urgently needs medical attention or food.
We’ll soon be launching another village group in Nandom, bringing our total to ten. Every group is lifeline and we welcome any support.
“The main reason I love SNAP meetings is seeing others with disabled children means I know I am not alone. Others have the same children, and they are happy! I learn new things, I worry much less, life has improved.”
Tierto, mother of two disabled children
Registered charity number: 1149988