We want our Voices
to be heard.
A Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to ensuring that persons with disabilities are empowered, represented, and fully included in communities, policy spaces, and society at large.
"A society where persons with disabilities are fully included, respected, and empowered to live independent and fulfilling lives, free from discrimination, and rich with possibility."
Empowering Through Advocacy & Action
The Challenged Foundation (TCF) is a Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to ensuring that the voices of persons with disabilities are heard, respected, and represented in their communities, in policy spaces, and in society at large.
TCF empowers persons with disabilities through advocacy, education, mentorship, and training programmes that promote independence, dignity, and equal opportunity. Through these initiatives, we support individuals in building the confidence, skills, and resources they need to pursue their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Beyond direct empowerment, TCF organises advocacy forums, public awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities that confront discrimination, dismantle social barriers, and advance inclusive policies for persons with disabilities.
The Challenged Foundation is a wholly Ghanaian-owned organisation, incorporated under Ghana's Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179). TCF currently implements disability advocacy initiatives with the support of ADD International, deepening its commitment to advancing disability rights and inclusion across communities.
Our Vision
A society where persons with disabilities are fully included, respected, and empowered to live independent and fulfilling lives, free from discrimination, and rich with possibility.
Our Mission
To empower persons with disabilities through advocacy, education, mentorship, and economic empowerment initiatives, while promoting the awareness and policies that advance equality, dignity, and lasting social inclusion.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A society where persons with disabilities are fully included, respected, and empowered to live independent and fulfilling lives, free from discrimination, and rich with possibility.
Our Mission
To empower persons with disabilities through advocacy, education, mentorship, and economic empowerment initiatives, while promoting the awareness and policies that advance equality, dignity, and lasting social inclusion.
What We Stand For
Five principles that guide every decision, every programme, and every relationship we build.
Inclusion
Every person deserves equal participation and opportunity in society. We design our work with this belief at its centre.
Empowerment
We equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to define and pursue their own goals.
Dignity
We uphold the inherent worth of every person in how we speak, how we work, and who we serve.
Advocacy
We work to shift the policies and social attitudes that shape the lives of persons with disabilities.
Community Impact
We collaborate with communities and partners to build change that is sustainable, inclusive, and owned by the people it serves.
Incorporated certificate No: CG227531021
Disability Inclusion
Professional & Advocate
Researcher · Policy Analyst · Certified Inclusion Facilitator
Samuel Eduaful is a disability inclusion professional, disability rights advocate, and researcher with a strong interdisciplinary background and a deep commitment to inclusive development and social policy.
At The Challenged Foundation, Samuel serves as the Personal Assistant to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, where he supports the management of administrative, coordination, and communication tasks to ensure efficiency and productivity.
"He is passionate about promoting the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities — with a focus on social protection, accessibility, and policy impact."
Leading Programs for
Inclusion & Empowerment
Dorcas Asare is the Programs Manager at The Challenged Foundation, leading the design and implementation of inclusive programs that advance the rights, empowerment, and wellbeing of persons with disabilities.
With a background in Psychology, she brings a people-centred, evidence-informed approach to every initiative — ensuring that TCF's work remains responsive, impactful, and rooted in dignity and inclusion.
