This project took place in the Ashanti Region, a village called the Atia on 6th March, 2023. The project was a collaboration with other two renowned organizations; Osiabou’s foundation and Strength In Disability( SiD). A survey was conducted by the team and the results came out that the Atia community has a quite number of people living with physical disability both children and the aged and majority and are not equipped enough with issues on disability. The Let Hit the Street project, organized by Addie's Afrique Foundation, aimed to provide holistic support to people with physical disabilities by addressing their social, physical, and psychological needs.

This project sought to promote the overall well-being of individuals with disabilities, ensuring they received not only physical but also mental health care and basic material support.

TARGETED SDG GOALS

The Let Hit the Street project supports the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - Through physiotherapy exercises and psychoeducation, the project promotes holistic well-being, addressing both the physical and mental health needs of people with disabilities. Psychoeducation helps individuals develop resilience and emotional strength while enhancing their overall quality of life.

2. SDG 1: No Poverty - The provision of foodstuffs directly addresses the needs of those living in poverty, ensuring that people with disabilities, who are often economically disadvantaged, have access to essential food supplies.

3. SDG 2: Zero Hunger - By supplying foodstuffs, the project combats hunger and improves food security among participants, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition.

4. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - The distribution of detergents and toiletries promotes cleanliness and hygiene, contributing to better sanitary conditions and the health of people with disabilities.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - Supporting people with disabilities reduces inequalities by ensuring that this marginalized group has access to physical, mental, and social support, thereby fostering inclusion and equity within the community.

OBJECTIVES FOR THE PROJECT

The main objectives of the Let Hit the Street project were:

• To improve physical health through physiotherapy exercises aimed at enhancing mobility and reducing pain or discomfort.
• To provide psychoeducation to raise awareness about mental health, offering coping strategies to deal with emotional and psychological challenges faced by people with disabilities.
• To distribute foodstuffs, detergents, and toiletries to improve the living conditions and hygiene of individuals with physical disabilities.
• To offer social and emotional support by engaging with the community, fostering a sense of care, and reducing social isolation.

IMPACT OF THE PROJECT

The Let Hit the Street project had a multi-dimensional impact on the participants:

• Well-being: The physiotherapy exercises improved participants' mobility, physical strength, and overall health, enabling them to lead more active and independent lives.
• Mental Health and Emotional Support: The psychoeducation sessions provided participants with crucial insights into mental health, equipping them with tools to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression often associated with living with a disability. This contributed to enhanced emotional well-being and mental resilience.
• Improved Living Conditions: By providing foodstuffs, detergents, and toiletries, the project met basic daily needs, ensuring that participants had access to proper nutrition and could maintain personal hygiene.
• Social Inclusion: The project promoted social engagement by creating a supportive community where individuals with disabilities felt valued and included, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.