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ECOWAS Donates Assistive Devices to Children with Disabilities

Voice of Nigeria

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July 4, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Transfer

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria as part of efforts to improve access to assistive technology and promote disability inclusion across the region. The intervention is being implemented under the ECOWAS Regional Programme for the Provision of Assistive Devices to Children with Disabilities [] The post ECOWAS Donates Assistive Devices to Children with Disabilities appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Arise News

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· Jul 3, 2026

ECOWAS Expands Disability Inclusion Programme, Donates Assistive Devices To Nigerian Children

ECOWAS has donated assistive devices to Nigerian children with disabilities under a regional initiative promoting inclusion and accessibility.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 9, 2026

ECOWAS Supports Nigerian Children with Assistive Devices

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion with the official handover of assistive devices for children with disabilities to Nigeria’s National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) in Abuja. The handover, held on Thursday in Abuja, is part of the ECOWAS Regional Assistive Devices Programme aimed at [] The post ECOWAS Supports Nigerian Children with Assistive Devices appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

EcoWaste Coalition echoes FDA B.E.A.T. reminders on musical toys

QUEZON CITY — The EcoWaste Coalition lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for disseminating toy safety reminders well ahead of the toy gift-giving season, which typically peaks in December

The News Letter

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· Jul 1, 2026

Northern Ireland businessman backs £110k equipment boost for Royal Victoria Hospital children’s eye unit

A donation supported by Dr Terry Cross OBE will fund specialist diagnostic technology to improve early detection and treatment for children across Northern Ireland

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ho West Assembly empowers persons with disabilities with skills, funds

The Ho West District Assembly has equipped 64 persons living with various forms of disabilities with tools and financial support to enable them to become self-reliant. The beneficiaries received items including freezers, ‘fufu’ pounding machines, cassava grinding machines, industrial sewing machines and wheelchairs. The equipment and items presented Others were given financial assistance to support The post Ho West Assembly empowers persons with disabilities with skills, funds appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 4, 2026

BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits

BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits

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Related coverage for "ECOWAS Donates Assistive Devices to Children with Disabilities": Arise News — ECOWAS Expands Disability Inclusion Programme, Donates Assistive Devices To Nigerian Children. Voice of Nigeria — ECOWAS Supports Nigerian Children with Assistive Devices. Mindanao Times — EcoWaste Coalition echoes FDA B.E.A.T. reminders on musical toys. The News Letter — Northern Ireland businessman backs £110k equipment boost for Royal Victoria Hospital children’s eye unit. Ghanaian Times — Ho West Assembly empowers persons with disabilities with skills, funds. Eyewitness News Bahamas — BTH: YEP Volunteer Speaks on Benefits