Vigilo Mobility Foundation Donates $3,000 and 40 Crutches in Tamale, Launches Plans for Disability Resource Center.

Vigilo Mobility Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering persons with disabilities through advocacy, awareness, and education, has made a landmark donation in Tamale as part of its mission to foster inclusivity across Ghana. The foundation’s founder and CEO, Madam Jennifer Mansah-Bonzie, led the delegation to the palace of NYab’ Sagnarigu Naa, where she presented 40 crutches valued at $3,000 to the Tamale Society of the Physically Challenged.

The visit also marked the beginning of an ambitious project: the construction of an accessible resource center for persons with disabilities in the Sagnarigu Municipality. The foundation pledged $3,000 as seed money to commence work on the two plots of land already allocated to them by the palace. Once complete, the facility will serve as a hub for training in handicrafts and vocational skills, offering persons with disabilities opportunities to become self-reliant and socially integrated.

Madam Bonzie, who herself was diagnosed with polio at the age of three, shared her deeply personal motivation for the foundation’s mission:

“For many years, I did not think I could do anything to help society. But today, those stories have changed. Vigilo Mobility Foundation was set up to create awareness, advocate, and support the physically challenged community with tuition, medical bills, and resources. I believe that disability is not inability, and every individual has something to contribute to society if supported.”

She further highlighted the importance of creating lasting impact across Ghana:

“This year, we have left footprints across the country. In Sewam, we donated $25,000 to the orthopedic training center that taught me how to use crutches as a child. Today, we are here in Tamale to support this community, and tomorrow we will move to Kumasi, then to Weija Leprosarium, Cape Coast, and finally Nima, ensuring that persons with disabilities everywhere know that they are seen, valued, and capable.”

The Sagnarigu Naa praised the initiative, stressing the need for communities to embrace inclusivity and support persons with disabilities:

“The visit alone is a form of sensitization that will encourage everybody not to discriminate against persons with disabilities. Everybody is a potential candidate for disability, so it is in our common interest to ensure facilities exist to help them develop and exploit the potentials that the Almighty has given them.”

Reiterating his commitment, the chief added:

“Some of the most brilliant scientists in the world are persons with disabilities. You may lack in one department, but you have another you can exploit to help yourself and your community. Mrs. Bonzee and her team, you are most welcome. We have taken note of your statement and will re-strategize to ensure that your intentions and projects for our people are realized. You have our full support.”

The event was not just about donations but also about changing perceptions. By sharing her journey from a child struggling with polio to an advocate for empowerment, Madam Bonzie sought to inspire the physically challenged in Tamale and beyond:

“I want every person with a disability to understand that they can work, they can sell their skill sets, and they can contribute to their communities. My presence here is to remind them that their stories can change too — from limitations to possibilities.”

The foundation’s gesture was warmly received by the disability community in the Sagnarigu Municipality, with many expressing hope that the planned resource center will transform lives by equipping them with practical skills and boosting their confidence to live independently.

With its Ghana-wide tour continuing in the coming days, Vigilo Mobility Foundation has once again underscored its mission to empower persons with disabilities, ensuring that advocacy is matched with tangible action and sustainable solutions.