Global
Initiative for the Support of People with Physical Disabilities (GISPD),
through the Department of Social Welfare has benefited from a donation of 40
wheelchairs by Gambia United Society (GUS) in London, United Kingdom. The
handing of the equipment was held in Brikama on Thursday.
Bunja
Kebbeh, GUS country representative explained that the society was conceived in
1997, by a group of Gambians with the aim of supporting the needy and creating
awareness amongst Gambians, especially those living abroad.
Mr.
Kebbeh commended the GUS women members for their tireless efforts in raising
funds for the procurement of the donated wheelchairs.
Deputy
governor of West Coast Region, Musa B. Susso, praised the donors for the
gesture and commended the department of social welfare in its role in the
socio-economic development of the country.
Mr.
Susso described the donation as a clear testimony of the love Gambia United
Society has for people living with disabilities.
Country
coordinator of Global Initiative for the Support of People with Physical
Disabilities (GISPD) Ansumana Sanno, explained that GISPD is a charitable
foundation providing support in the areas of education and health, among
others.
Executive secretary of National Agency for
Legal Aid, Ahmed Kemo Ceesay said his Agency recognises people living with
disability and have been providing access to justice for them.
Sarjo
Bajinka, education officer at the special needs education said the government
attaches great importance to the education of people with disabilities. He
thanked GISPD for their concern and love for The Gambian child.
