The Madina Circuit Susanna Wesley Mission Auxiliary (SUWMA) of the Methodist Church Ghana, Northern Accra Diocese, has officially commissioned a newly refurbished Deafblind Unit at the Demonstration School for the Deaf in Mampong-Akuapem.
The renovation project, now completed and handed over to the school, stands as a remarkable demonstration of Christian service, compassion, and commitment to inclusive education.
Under the leadership of Sis. Hilda Yeboah Oppong, the Madina Circuit SUWMA began the initiative two years ago following a medical student’s public health project that revealed the difficult conditions faced by children in the Deafblind Unit.
Deeply moved by the findings, SUWMA adopted the project as part of its annual Suwma Week celebration, held on August 18 each year, dedicating resources and time to improving the lives of children with special needs.
The extensive renovation works covered tiling of floors, concreting of the compound, painting of classrooms and blocks, installation of sliding windows, and replacement of worn-out furniture.
In addition, the group donated several essential food items, including bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, cartons of canned tomatoes, and a bag of salt, to aid the school’s feeding program and daily operations.
The dedication ceremony brought together members of SUWMA, staff of the school, and students of the Deafblind Unit. Distinguished attendees included Mr. Setumte Ametewee, Headmaster of the Mampong School for the Deaf; Rev. Irene Owusua Tei-Doe, Chaplain of the Madina Circuit SUWMA; Sis. Judith Amo Mensah, Patron; Sis. Linda Anobil, Vice Chairperson; and Bro. Theodore Akleih, Chaplain of the School and caretaker of the Deafblind Unit.
In his remarks, Mr. Ametewee expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Methodist women for their generosity, noting that the school’s operations largely depend on external support.
“We do not pay school fees, so donations and assistance such as this make a significant difference in our ability to provide for the children,” he said. He further appealed to benevolent individuals and institutions to help establish a massage therapy centre for the Deafblind Unit — a facility he described as essential to improving the wellbeing and development of the students.
The Demonstration School for the Deaf, established over fifty years ago by Andrew Foster, an African American missionary passionate about deaf education in Africa, continues to serve as a beacon of hope for children with hearing and visual impairments in Ghana.
Delivering a message of gratitude, Sis. Hilda Yeboah Oppong acknowledged the contributions of patrons, supporters, and friends who helped make the project a success.
“This is a reflection of love put into action. SUWMA’s mission is to serve both the church and the community, and today’s event is a testament to what unity and compassion can achieve. To God be the glory,” she stated.
The event concluded with moments of prayer, thanksgiving, and praise, as participants reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining inclusive education and supporting children with special needs.
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