Ghana Somubi Dwumadie

10/10/2024

30/09/2024

Michael's favourite thing about Ghana Somubi Dwumadie is how it harmonised all the various actors of and in Ghana to work towards the programme's objectives, and entreats stakeholders to uphold these values.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD BasicNeeds Ghana Mental Health Authority MindFreedom Ghana Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

30/09/2024

Professor Agyekum talks about how looking at disability from the sociocultural concepts, ideologies and worldview about people with provides a deep knowledge and enhances our understanding of disability.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority BasicNeeds Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Ministry of Health, Ghana World Health Organization Ghana

30/09/2024

Francis Asong shares how Ghana Somubi Dwumadie has helped establish an inclusion ambassadors' model in 20 communities of the Volta and Oti regions, and transitioned his organisation, Voice Ghana, into a research and policy institute- Africa Disability Institute.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection VOICE GHANA

30/09/2024

30/09/2024

Kenneth talks about how the programme has afforded him the opportunity to engage with local communities, gain insights into the role of policy and advocacy in shaping health and social protection systems, and more!

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority UNDP Ghana Ghana Health Service King's College London

30/09/2024

Esenam's favourite thing about Ghana Somubi Dwumadie has been the work done to reduce disability related stigma and discrimination. She reiterates how the short films produced will continue to foster social behaviour change and educate people.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection World Health Organization Ghana BasicNeeds Ghana Ministry of Health, Ghana

27/09/2024

Philip talks about how building and maintaining strong relationships have been hugely important to the success of , while highlighting the extensive evidence the programme has generated for and .

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority World Health Organization Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD

27/09/2024

For Efedorc Phylis, Ghana Somubi Dwumadie has afforded her the opportunity to learn more about interacting with people with disabilities. Now, she considers herself as a disability-inclusive communications professional.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority Mental Health Authority MindFreedom Ghana Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD Hope For Future Generations Ghana

27/09/2024

Faustina shares how accessibility was an intentional part of every event of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie. From venues, washrooms, and lighting, through to learning materials, personal assistants and interpreters, the team ensured that no one was left behind.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD

26/09/2024

James shares his favourite things about Ghana Somubi Dwumadie, which include highlighting the need to invest into , reduction of discrimination, policy reforms for inclusion, and more.

UK in Ghana Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations - GFD Mental Health Authority Ministry of Health, Ghana World Health Organization Ghana

26/09/2024

Gertrude believes the major achievement of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie is the awareness creation and promotion of issues to be recognised as a vital component of , and the need to address it in that context.

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