TOH edition: Saturday, 26 September 2026 · Education & Children
When a Community Refuses to Let a Child Fall Behind: Strangers Across Ghana Raised 40,000 Cedis to Send a Teen With Cerebral Palsy to High School
Reported by MyJoyOnline
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Seventeen-year-old Priscilla Nana Ama Samson faced missing her senior high school education when her family could not afford mandatory admission supplies. Following a broadcast highlighting her determination to study, radio listeners across Ghana contributed GH¢40,000 to cover her fees and material requirements.
Collective civic generosity can dissolve stubborn barriers for students with disabilities, ensuring talent is not abandoned due to family hardship.
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