NLA Supports Vulnerable Groups with GHS 150,000 Donation

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has donated GHS 150,000 to the Blind Support Group and the National Youth Authority (NYA) to promote inclusion and empowerment. The donation, made through the NLA’s Good Causes Foundation, is part of the Authority’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in society.

Empowering the Blind Support Group

The Blind Support Group received GHS 100,000 from the NLA, which will be used to bridge the gap between the able and disabled through education, training, and accessibility tools. The group’s Project Coordinator, Mr. Anthony Gyening, expressed profound gratitude for the donation, stating that it would have a far-reaching impact on the lives of persons living with disabilities.

Supporting Youth Development

The National Youth Authority (NYA) received GHS 50,000 from the NLA good causes foundation as support to the National Youth Authority (NYA)  2025 National Youth Conference, scheduled for August 10–12 at the KNUST Great Hall in Kumasi.

The CEO of NYA, Mr. Osman Ayariga, lauded the NLA for their support and emphasized the importance of empowering young people to contribute to national development.

NLA’s Commitment to Social
Responsibility

The Director General of the NLA, Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, emphasized that the donation aligns with the Authority’s mandate to provide care and assistance for the poor, destitute, and physically challenged in Ghana. He pledged that the NLA would continue its support for vulnerable groups, noting that the partnership with the Blind Support Group marks the beginning of deeper collaboration to help uplift persons living with disabilities.

Transforming Lives

The donation is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of persons living with disabilities, providing them with access to education, training, and accessibility tools. The Blind Support Group plans to mentor its members to develop real, employable skills that improve livelihoods.

Call for Sustained Partnership
The Project Coordinator of the Blind Support Group, Mr. Anthony Gyening, called for a sustained partnership with the NLA to continue empowering the disabled community. He highlighted the often heartbreaking stories that surface when applications for support programs are opened, emphasizing the need for continued support.

The event concluded with a symbolic presentation of the cheque and renewed calls for greater corporate support for persons living with disabilities as part of broader national development efforts.