UP and SHINE FOUNDATION

About Us

‘Making a Difference Through Compassion and Action’

We provide a place for children with special needs

The Up and Shine Foundation, formerly Rise and Shine Foundation, was founded by the immediate past president of the Federation of Africa Amputee Football (FAAF), the governing body of amputee football in Africa.

It was formed in 2019 out of a desire to create opportunities for young Persons with Disability (PWDs), who appeared to have been sidelined in the mainstream sports and other areas of human endeavour.

Rev. Richard Nii Amartey Adesah, a Minister of the Gospel, mooted the idea and was supported by some other executive members and prominent personalities.

He has the passion for helping the marginalized make it into mainstream society in fulfilment of their God-given purpose in life.

The Foundation has so far recruited several young boys and…

Statement of the problem

Persons with Disability have been marginalized in our society, leading to waste of their precious talents that can potentially transform them and society as a whole.

In some instances, great and talented children with disability have been denied the opportunity to get education or acquire other skills, turning them into beggars and a burden on society.

Up & Shine Foundation is pooling human and other resources to address this serious societal problem, with a focus on children with disability who are the future leaders.

This is borne out of a belief that, when the younger generation is given the right orientation, the future is automatically sorted out.

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To provide holistic education for children with disability, developing their skills and abilities through mainstream and vocational training to become future leaders and role models

Our Mission

To provide holistic education for children with disability, developing their skills and abilities through mainstream and vocational training to become future leaders and role models

Our Needs 

Educational Materials

Empowering students with books and learning aids.

Food and Medical Relief Items

Providing nourishing meals to those facing food insecurity.

Electrical Gadgets

Enabling access to technology for personal development.

Uniforms

Ensuring every child attends school with dignity.

Equipped Centre

A hub for education and community activities.

Cash for Recurrent Expenditure

Supporting ongoing operational costs.

Bus

Overcoming transportation barriers for education and events.

Sports Equipment

Promoting fitness and teamwork through sports.

Musical Instruments

Inspiring creativity and talent through music.

Want to say hi?

(+233)-244-365-834

(+233)-274-410-000

info@upandshine.org

upandshinefoundation@gmail.com

Let’s Talk

+233 244 365 834

+233 027 443 000

+233 552 567 564

Office Address

Number 34, Oak Villa, Oak Avenue, Adenta, Accra. Ghana