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GSPD GHANA

GHANA SOCIETY OF THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED

1.BACKGROUND HISTORY


GSPD was established in 1980
It consist of about 2000 members
throughout Ghana.

A picture of some pioneers of GSPD

2.AIMS AND OBJECTIVES


The main aim of GSPD is to care for the welfare of PWDs.
It lobby and advocate for the rights of its members
3.ACHIEVEMENT


Some members who were begging
have been sensitised and have stopped
others have been sponsored to learn some skills.

A picture of Gt Accra women at a workshop
4.FAILURE


GSPD has a lot of problems. This include poor condition
of members as a result of unemployment

5.COMPOSITION


a.National Delegate Council
b.National Executive Commitee.
c.National Secretariat
d.Regional and District Branches
i.Women's Wing


In 1993 the women in GSPD came together
with the aim of building their capacity
and advocating for their right

A picture Gt. Accra women at a meeting
ii.Workers Union


Workers in the public sector have form
a union where they negotiate with the Govt
for better condition
iii.Sports

GSPP has a coach who helps its members in sports

This is Vera Nyarko-Gt. Accra secretary to women's wing
at sports

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