In addition to the donation, the company organised on-the-spot free health screening and treatment services for PWDs, ensuring they received essential medical support during the event. 

The initiative formed part of the Mine’s broader social development agenda aimed at empowering vulnerable groups and promoting equitable access to opportunities across the Obuasi enclave. 

Mr Daniel Asare, the Community Infrastructure Superintendent, presented the items on behalf of the Mine, speaking at the ceremony, emphasised the company’s unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive society-one in which everyone, regardless of physical ability, could participate fully in socio-economic activities. 

He noted that the donation aligned with global efforts to remove barriers faced by persons with disabilities, while supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly goal 10, on reducing inequalities. 

The assistive devices presented included wheelchairs, white canes, crutches, hearing aids, walking frames, and other mobility aids designed to enhance the independence, comfort, and daily functioning of the beneficiaries. 

“This support is not just about providing equipment,” Mr Asare stated.  

“It is about ensuring dignity, enhancing mobility, and enabling persons with disabilities to pursue their aspirations without unnecessary limitations.” 

Mr Kwame Ankrah, the Chairman of the Ibuasi East branch of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, who received the items on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed deep appreciation to AngloGold Ashanti for its continued support over the years. 

He highlighted that, the gesture would significantly improve the mobility, self-reliance, and productivity of individuals, who often faced social and economic exclusion. 

Mr Richard Blevi, the Obuasi East Municipal Coordinating Director, also commended AngloGold Ashanti for its consistent collaboration and unwavering commitment to disability inclusion. 

He reiterated the Assembly’s determination to implement policies and programmes that enhanced the wellbeing and empowerment of PWDs across the municipality. 

World Disability Day, celebrated annually on December 3, aims to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. 

This year’s global theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” strongly aligns with AngloGold Ashanti’s social investment priorities. 

The donation adds to a series of interventions the Obuasi Mine continues to implement in the areas of education, health, skills development, and social protection, reflecting its vision of building resilient, inclusive, and thriving host communities.