The H4P Organization, one of Ghana’s most influential voices for disability inclusion, marked its 15th anniversary with a moving thanksgiving service that drew together hundreds of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), disability organizations, advocates and stakeholders in the Disability Community.

The event, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Fire City Chapel, was a powerful tribute to a decade and a half of advocacy that has reshaped national conversations around disability, dignity and equal opportunity.

With a voice filled with gratitude and emotion, Bishop Charles Cofie Hackman, Founder and CEO of the H4P Organization, reflected on the journey:

“We never set out to make history or bring attention to ourselves. We set out to help humanity because we felt the calling of God. My heart is full of gratitude because this—what we have achieved and the impact made—can only be God.”

For many attendees, the thanksgiving transcended ceremony; it became a national moment of recognition for a movement that has given visibility, voice and validation to thousands across Ghana.

From the opening welcome to the final applause, the atmosphere resembled a grateful nation pausing to honor a mission that has steadily championed belonging. The program unfolded as a tapestry of testimonies—parents, students, workers and entrepreneurs sharing how a single TV episode, a community project, a donated piece of equipment or even a simple phone call from H4P changed the direction of their lives.

For 15 years, The Helping Hand TV Show has stood as the megaphone for these stories. More than a television program, the show reframed disability from charity to human rights—taking inclusion to national TV screens and digital platforms.

This visibility is matched with direct action through H4P’s Helping Hand Community Projects, which have supported children, families, schools and organizations of persons with disabilities with tangible resources and services.

A particularly emotional tribute came from Dr. Henry Seidu Daannaa, Ghana’s first visually impaired lawyer and former Minister for Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, who praised Bishop Hackman for “the good fight,” encouraging H4P to “keep going, for we will win.”

Other veteran advocates—including Nana George Frimpong and Mr. Alexander Kojo Tetteh—commended H4P for ensuring that disability rights are not just referenced in policy but reflected in real-life inclusion. Their messages highlighted H4P’s unwavering commitment to spotlighting marginalized voices. A citation was presented to Bishop Charles Cofie Hackman from the Ghana Disability Forum and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations.

Representatives from the Ghana Association of the Deaf, Mr. Matthew Kubachua and Madam Mabel Adjei, expressed deep appreciation for H4P’s consistency, impact and “genuine love and care” toward the PWD community. In a heartfelt tribute, the Ghana Association of Persons with Little Stature (GAPLiS) also thanked H4P for providing national airtime and a platform where they felt “seen, heard, and respected.”

Mrs. Judith Cato Addison, a burn survivor and founder of Beyond Burns International, celebrated H4P for telling the stories of survivors and highlighting their resilience and achievements.

Board members of the H4P Organization delivered a special address and presented Bishop Hackman with a surprise gift—an emblem of gratitude for his years of dedicated service in lending a helping hand to the vulnerable. The symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, performed alongside the Board, sealed fifteen years of relentless advocacy in sweetness and solidarity.

The event also featured captivating performances from Jerry Charles, Douglas Makafui, and Vicky Grant (all persons with disabilities), who brought joy and bliss to the audience as they danced and worshiped to spirit-filled songs. Their artistry echoed H4P’s long-standing mission to elevate disability talent to national stages.

Rev. Epaphras Ato Forson, a visually impaired Methodist pastor, delivered a stirring sermon that intertwined thanksgiving with a renewed call to service.

The thanksgiving service was the third in a series of events marking H4P’s 15th anniversary. Earlier in the month, H4P hosted members of GAPLiS at The Helping Hand TV studio for special interview sessions and a day of merrymaking.

The celebrations began with a charitable donation to the Christina Hackman Wards at Manna Mission Hospital in Teshie, where patients and staff received essential medical supplies—demonstrating H4P’s commitment to pairing advocacy with concrete support.

As H4P steps into its next decade of service, its mission remains clear: to ensure that every Ghanaian with a disability is seen, heard, valued, and empowered. What began as a simple act of obedience to God has grown into a national movement reshaping mindsets, strengthening communities, and influencing policy. The testimonies shared at the thanksgiving service were not merely reflections of past achievements—they were reminders of a brighter, more inclusive Ghana that is already taking shape.

Backed by committed partners such as Fire City Chapel and DV Unlimited Co. Limited, Bishop Hackman affirmed that “the disability community will get better.” And if the last fifteen years are any indication, the future of disability advocacy in Ghana is not only promising—it is unstoppable.