The service brought together hundreds of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), disability associations, long-time partners, families, artists, and advocates from across the country. It was a rare moment where testimonies, gratitude, advocacy, and worship blended into a single, unforgettable celebration. Speaking with unmistakable emotion, Bishop Charles Cofie Hackman, Founder and CEO of H4P, looked back on the journey with humility and awe.“We never set out to make history. We simply responded to God’s call to help humanity. Everything we have achieved—every life touched—is the grace of God.” His words set the tone for an event shaped not by ceremony, but by sincerity. From the first welcome address to the final musical benediction, the event unfolded like a tapestry stitched with stories—stories of resilience, gratitude, and transformation. A dynamic performance by Vicky Grant opened the ceremony, followed by a moving impact video capturing the faces and voices whose lives have been shaped by H4P’s work. More testimonies soon followed—parents, entrepreneurs, workers, students—each describing how a single broadcast, community outreach project, or timely support from the H4P team altered the trajectory of their lives. For fifteen years, The Helping Hand TV Show has been the heartbeat of that work. More than media, the show has become a public classroom—challenging stigma, shifting language, and reframing disability from charity to legal rights and human dignity. Its influence extends beyond screens, reaching communities through H4P’s Helping Hand Community Projects, which deliver equipment, support services, and hope to those who need it most. A flood of congratulatory messages underscored how deeply H4P’s work is valued across the country. Renowned statesman Dr. Henry Seidu Daannaa, Ghana’s first visually impaired lawyer, applauded Bishop Hackman for “fighting the good fight,” urging H4P to press on: “for we will win.” Advocates such as Nana George Frimpong and Mr. Alexander Kojo Tetteh emphasized that H4P has continued to insist that disability rights must be lived realities—not merely lines in a statute. Invited guests included Mr. Matthew Kubachua, National President of Ghana National Association for the Deaf, Hannah Awadzi, A special mother and CEO of Inclusive Family Alliance, Valeria Adzo Adzatia, a disability rights advocate, Mabel Adjei, member of the Ghana National Association for the Deaf, Esenam Drah, a mental health advocate and Burn survivor and founder of Beyond Burns Internation Mrs. Judith Cato Addison. They all thanked the organization for bringing dignity to disability through various notable projects and events for more than a decade. Members of the Ghana Association of Persons with Little Stature (GAP LiS) expressed heartfelt gratitude to H4P for partnering with them and including them in it’s special disability advocacy. What began as a small step of obedience has grown into a national force that shapes policies, uplifts families, recognizes excellence, and expands public imagination of what inclusion can look like. Through its awards, concerts, media platforms, and community interventions, H4P continues to build a Ghana where disability is neither hidden nor dismissed—but acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. The evening’s artistic performances brought an uplifting joy that rippled through the auditorium. Jerry Charles, Douglas Makafui, and Vicky Grant led spirit-filled renditions that had the entire room dancing and worshiping. Their presence on stage was itself a statement—proof that talent thrives when given an inclusive platform. Rev. Epaphras Ato Forson, a visually impaired Methodist minister, delivered a stirring message that tied gratitude to responsibility, calling all present to keep serving with purpose. Before the event closed, the H4P Board delivered a touching appreciation message to Bishop Hackman and presented him with a surprise gift—symbolizing the “helping hand” he has extended to the vulnerable over the years. The celebratory cake-cutting, shared with national icons and supporters, served as a sweet seal on fifteen years of impact. The Disability Forum on behalf of the disability community in Ghana presented a citation to Bishop Charles Cofie Hackman stating that his ‘consistent support for PWDs and their families has brought hope, dignity and practical relief to many who would otherwise be forgotten. Still in appreciating the outstanding work done by the Bishop, the Association of Parents and Care Givers of Persons with Disabilities presented a plaque of honour to thank him for showing them so much love and support all these 15 years. These actions reaffirmed H4P’s consistent practice of pairing advocacy with tangible care. The anniversary thanksgiving did more than celebrate a milestone—it reaffirmed the beating heart of H4P: people. The stories of transformation, hope, and restored dignity reflected how deeply the organization has touched lives across Ghana. From hospital wards to television screens, from policy conversations to personal interventions, H4P has proven that advocacy is most powerful when anchored in compassion. With gratitude to long standing partners like Fire City Chapel and DV Unlimited Co. Limited, Bishop Hackman pledged that the next chapter will deliver even stronger support to the disability community. After fifteen years of changing narratives and rebuilding confidence, H4P stands ready to expand its impact—one life, one story, and one helping hand at a time. Click on link to watch H4P’s 15 Anniversary Thanksgiving Ceremony : H4P 15TH ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING
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