Our Story: From Pain to Purpose

How a personal health crisis ignited a national movement for health education and disability empowerment

Founder - DELO Foundation

The Ignorance That Changed Everything

In 2016, Mr Thomas Arthur (founder) ignored persistent fatigue and headaches — assuming it was nothing serious. When he collapsed, doctors discovered advanced hypertension and early-stage kidney damage.

“I was lucky to survive. But many Ghanaians in rural areas don’t get that second chance. That fear and regret became fuel.” — Mr Thomas Arthur, Founder

I realized that health education is the most affordable medicine. And I saw physically challenged people being left behind — begging on streets when they could be tailoring, coding, creating. DELO Foundation is my apology to my younger self and my gift to Ghana.

The DELO Journey

From small health talks to a nationwide vision

2017 — The Wake-up Call

After recovery, Delo starts free health awareness sessions in his local community, partnering with a single clinic in Tema.

2019 — DELO Foundation Officially Registered

With 5 volunteers, we launch our first major health screening event reaching 700+ people. The foundation’s motto “Disability is not inability” is coined.

2021 — First Skill Training Pilot

20 physically challenged individuals trained in IT literacy and bead-making. 90% gain income within 6 months.

2023 — Regional Expansion

Opened first permanent skill hub in Ashanti Region. Trained over 300 PWDs in tailoring, digital marketing, and agribusiness.

2025 — The 10-Year Vision Launch

Announcement of “Centers in Every Region” by 2034, aiming to train 10,000+ physically challenged Ghanaians.

What Drives Us

Our values are rooted in empathy, action, and inclusion

Preventive Health

Education before crisis. We believe knowledge saves lives and reduces the burden on Ghana's healthcare system.

Radical Inclusion

We see ability, not disability. Our training centers are designed with accessibility and dignity at the core.

Sustainability

Skill training leads to income generation, breaking cycles of poverty and dependency.

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Meet Mr Thomas Arthur — Founder & Executive Director

Mr Thomas Arthur is a social entrepreneur, public health advocate, and a person who turned his darkest medical scare into a beacon of hope. After his recovery, he left a corporate job to dedicate his life to community health and disability inclusion. He has received the Ghana Impact Award (2023) and is a recognized Ashoka Fellow.

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“I lost my leg in an accident and felt worthless. DELO didn't just train me in mobile phone repairs — they gave me back my pride. Now I employ two other persons with disabilities. DELO is family.”

— Akua Serwaa, Trainer & Beneficiary, Kumasi Hub

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