On Saturday, May 25th, 2024, Mrs. Mavis Ekua Enyamah Kwainoe-Olaga ESQ, Founding Partner of the private legal practitioners The Law Office of Kwainoe, celebrated her birthday in a heartwarming event with the children of the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra.

The Dzorwulu Special School is an institution specially established for children with autism in Ghana.

Most parents of such children find it challenging to manage on their own, in addition to facing societal stigmatization.

The school was created to provide relief to these parents by offering care, treatment, training, and, hopefully, by helping to discover the children's hidden talents.

The school's goal is to instil hope in both the parents and the children so that they may grow to become integral members of society.

The event was a memorable occasion, reflecting Mrs Olaga's commitment to giving back to the community and supporting inclusive education.

The occasion brought joy and smiles amid a lively atmosphere and also provided educational enrichment for children with special needs.

According to the visiting team, the entire idea was to show and demonstrate love toward these children.

The team also organized a delightful feast for the children, serving them hot meals.

Mrs. Olaga, who is also a lecturer and a dedicated philanthropist, was joined by her mother, her husband Rev. David D. Olaga ESQ, a private Legal Practitioner and Broadcast Journalist, and Nurse Pearl Enam Hatsu, who was on standby to monitor and attend to the children.

The team was welcomed by the Headmaster, Frederick Tetteh, who, in his welcome address, expressed excitement and gratitude for hosting The Law Office of Kwainoe.

Also present were the Assistant Headmaster, Moses Affran, and the School Chaplain, Kenneth Kuko.

The delegation took the opportunity to donate a cash amount of GHC5,000, as well as packs of bottled water and drinks, to the Dzorwulu Special School.

"The Dzorwulu Special School is a government institution; however, we know that the government cannot do it all. Therefore, on behalf of the children, we are grateful for gestures like these that people like you share in our joy every day," the Headmaster stated.

The celebration featured a variety of fun activities designed to entertain and engage the children.

There were talent competitions and performances, with students who showcased and delivered their best winning prizes.

The Headmaster also invited some staff members to join in the fun.

The lineup of activities included choreography and rap.

One of the students performed a rap, followed by a musical chair competition, which one of the children won.

In addition to the festivities, Mrs. Olaga took the opportunity to share insights about the legal profession with the children.

She gave a brief lecture on what lawyers do and what happens in a courtroom.

The Law Office of Kwainoe also took advantage of the occasion to educate the children about the practice of the legal profession.

This educational segment aimed to inspire and inform the children about potential career paths, regardless of their disabilities.

Isaac Okyere, an alumnus of the Dzorwulu Special School who is now a full-time worker there, also took the opportunity to inspire the special children.

He offered words of motivation to both the law office and his colleagues, saying, "I have been successful because I focus on what I can do well and don't waste my energy and time on what I cannot do, which might hold me back."

Toward the climax of the birthday program, Minister of God, Reverend Moses Afram, joined the Headmaster, teachers, staff of the school, and the children to offer special prayers of blessings for Mrs. Kwainoe and her team from The Law Office of Kwainoe.

Reverend Moses Afram also prayed for the Dzorwulu Special School, seeking God's continued blessings and protection.

In his final words of gratitude on behalf of The Law Office of Kwainoe, Rev. David D. Olaga ESQ, delivered a short exhortation from the book of Genesis, Chapter 1, verses 26 and 27.

"And it says in that verse, 'Then God said, let us make man in our own image.' The message from this scripture is that what God said in Genesis 1:26 was not directed at any particular person, whether able or disabled. God had all of humanity in mind, and thus we should be assured that God has a special place for all of us, whether we are able or disabled," he emphasized.

On that note, he further encouraged everyone to accept all humanity as they are in society.

Rev. Olaga ESQ also commended the Government for the vision of the establishment and called on all well-meaning Ghanaians, including law firms, to emulate this gesture by supporting our brothers and sisters in the school, as it is not their fault to be born in that state.

"Just look at this vibrant atmosphere on a rainy day, filled with so much excitement, joy, and hope for the future. It doesn't mean that the entire future will remain disabled. God has not forgotten about you, children. God is very much aware of you, provides for you, and will continue to provide for your needs," Rev. David D. Olaga ESQ concluded.