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Ghana Federation of the Disability Organisations (GFD) is a national umbrella organisation of persons

Ghana Federation of the Disability Organizations (GFD) then Federation of Disabled Associations (F**A) was established in 1987 as a national umbrella organization of persons with disabilities with the then Ghana Association of the Blind (GAB), Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) and the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) being the founding members. Its current members compri

se Ghana society of the physically Disabled (GSPD), Ghana Blind Union (GBU), Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), Inclusion Ghana (IG a coalition of organisations championing the course of persons with learning and interllectual disability), Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism, (GAPA) Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) and Share Care Ghana (a group of people with neuro- immunological diseases and with autoimmune conditions). The GFD is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit and non-partisan organisation and does not discriminate against any organisation or individual on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other ground. The Federation works towards establishment and maintenance of official relations with the government of Ghana and its institutions, and organisations both local and international having shared, common interest with those of the Federation

11/08/2026

Contribute to the Mastercard Foundation Associates Programme towards inclusive Employment.

Host an Associate (graduates with Disabilities) for 12 months through the Mastercard Foundation Associate Program.

Criteria
Your business must be legally registered
Job roles must be entry level (0-2 years)

Benefits
1. Training of inclusive employment practices
2. Disability assessment of your workspace
3. Build team capacity with minimal salary cost
4. Access pre-trained, motivated Young professionals

Please register through this link >> https://www.activityinfo.org/c/cn4nqh0msndo30q3/12a897

Or scan the QR-Code in the attached flyer

UNDP Ghana
Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment - Ghana
National Identification Authority - NIA, Ghana
Melcom Ghana KFCGhana Standard Chartered Ghana WUSC Ghana Telecel Ghana MTN Ghana Unilever Careers UNDP Careers

10/08/2026

GFD is holding a workshop on designing disability friendly laws, policies and programmes at Afrikiko Riverfront Resort, under the European Union in Ghana EU funded project to strengthen OPD capacity for inclusion in Ghana.

Ghana Blind Union Ghana Stammering Association - GSA Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA GSPD National MindFreedom Ghana GNAD - Youth Section Online

30/07/2026

Join the Mastercard Foundation Associate Programme

Benefits
12 Months Paid internship for Graduates with disabilities
Training on employability skills
Hands on work experience
Leadership development
Career support and networking

Eligibility
Recent Graduate from the University (0- 2 years)

Age 18 to 35 years

Be alumni of Mastercard Foundation Scholars programmes (preferred but not always required)

Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to career development

Register through the link

https://www.activityinfo.org/c/cn43xems4jctpjm/41c289

or scan attached QR Code

Ghana Blind Union
Ghana Stammering Association - GSA
Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD
Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA
GSPD National
Light for the World
JonapwdNational
NUDOR - National Union of Disabilities' Organisations of Rwanda
Fédération Sénégalaise des Associations de Personnes Handicapées
Mastercard Foundation
MindFreedom Ghana
Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled
Udpk Kenya
Bra Ellah
Genevieve Kujem
Esther Naa Shika Cofie
Beyond Barriers

29/07/2026

“I’M TIRED OF SPEAKING FOR NOTHING!”

Renowned Software Engineer Farida Bedwei didn't hold back at the maiden Allied Healthcare Disability Summit in Accra. Addressing health professionals, academics, and policymakers, she issued a bold challenge: Move beyond the speeches.

-The Frustration: After decades of attending seminars and workshops, Farida says that "talkshops" without tangible action are no longer enough.

- The Call to Action: She charged the healthcare fraternity to stop being passive observers and start leading real reforms to enhance the lives of PWDs.

- The Warning: "Don’t wait until you or a relative is personally affected before you take an interest in disability issues."

Is the healthcare community ready to move from presentations to practice?

Read the full report on this powerful keynote address in the comment section.

TV3 Ghana
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Jubilee House
African Disability Forum - ADF
Light for the World Kenya
Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA
Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD
Ghana Blind Union

27/07/2026

GFD Trains Newly Recruited Disability Inclusion Facilitators in Akosombo

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has concluded a five day training programme for newly recruited Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIFs) at the Afrikiko River Front Resort in Akosombo. The training ran from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, 2026.

The DIF approach is part of the We Can Work programme, which falls under the Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works strategy. It provides technical assistance to partner organisations on how to make their programmes and initiatives disability inclusive.

The training was facilitated by Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor Rebecca Nunoo, supported by Disability Inclusion Advisors Dorcas Mensah, Rosina Issaka and Bismark Amoh. Participants covered topics including models of disability, disability rights, the intersectionality of disability, facilitation skills, and the qualities expected of a DIF.

At the end of the programme, participants received certificates of participation. They will now proceed to a three month mentorship programme under the guidance of the Disability Inclusion Advisors.

Programmes Manager, Doris Ndebugre, urged the newly trained DIFs to take their role seriously. She told them they now represent the face of GFD on matters of disability inclusion, noting that organisations seeking to make their programmes and activities inclusive would approach GFD, which would in turn connect them with the trained facilitators for support.

“You are our ambassadors now,” she said, encouraging them to educate people in their communities about disability inclusion and to conduct themselves as worthy representatives of the cause.

Light for the World
Light for the World Kenya
African Disability Forum - ADF
Ghana Blind Union Ghana Stammering Association - GSA Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNADGhana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPAGSPD NationalJonapwdNationalNUDOR - National Union of Disabilities' Organisations of RwandaFédération Sénégalaise des Associations de Personnes HandicapéesUdpk Kenya Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled MindFreedom Ghana Esther Naa Shika Cofie Bra Ellah

23/07/2026

📢 Exciting update from the *We Can Work Academy!*

The second batch has officially started in the Bono Region, training at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). Young women and men with varied impairments are already one week in, gaining valuable skills for the world of work.

Stay tuned for more updates! 💪

Video description: The video features young women and men with varied impairments in the first week of the Academy. The session is led by a male facilitator.

Light for the World
Ghana Blind Union
Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD
Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA
GSPD National
JonapwdNational

22/07/2026

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has begun a five-day Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIF) Academy at the Afrikiko Riverfront Resort, bringing together ten young persons with diverse disabilities.

The DIF Academy is part of the Hashtag Programme, and it takes a distinctive approach: rather than relying solely on external experts, it trains persons with disabilities to lead inclusive conversations themselves.

The training is facilitated by GFD's Disability Inclusion Advisory team, led by Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor Rebecca Nunoo.

At the opening ceremony, Executive Director of GFD Peter Anomah Kordieh urged participants to stay committed to the programme to help mainstream disability inclusion for the benefit of all persons with disabilities in Ghana.

So far, participants have explored the link between disability inclusion and equal opportunity, and examined the shift from charity and medical models of disability toward rights-based and social models.

The remaining days will focus on building facilitation skills and professionalism, preparing this cohort to support Mastercard Foundation's Young Africa Works partners in mainstreaming disability inclusion in their programmes.

Image description:
Image 1:
A woman in a navy and white patterned dress gestures toward a projector screen titled "Cornerstones of Inclusion" while presenting to seated participants at a training session. Several participants, including a man wearing sunglasses, stand attentively in the background near a flipchart, while others sit at tables with laptops, notebooks, and water bottles.

Image 2:
Four training participants sit closely around a table reviewing a handwritten flipchart sheet labeled "Group 2." One man in a colourful striped shirt holds up a printed document while the others, including a woman in a navy dress and a man in traditional Kente-patterned clothing, look on attentively.

Image 3:
Alt text: A man in a red checkered shirt stands and speaks beside a projector screen titled "Cornerstones of Inclusion" during a training session. Seated participants, including a woman in a black blazer, listen and take notes at a table with water bottles and paperwork in the foreground.

Image 4:
Six training participants sit together around a table in discussion, with flipchart notes and colour-coded sticky notes on the wall behind them. One woman in a black blazer with a pink scarf gestures while speaking, and other participants, including a woman with albinism in a maroon patterned top, listen and engage with the conversation.

Mastercard Foundation Light for the World African Disability Forum - ADF Udpk Kenya NUDOR - National Union of Disabilities' Organisations of Rwanda Jonapwd Jonapwd Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA Ghana Blind Union GSPD National

20/07/2026

Five Young Women with Visual Impairments Complete Beadmaking Training Under We Can Work Academy

Five young women with visual impairments have successfully completed a three-month beadmaking training programme under the We Can Work Academy, marking another milestone in efforts to promote economic inclusion and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Ghana.

The graduation, held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, celebrated the achievements of Evelyn Bugayere, Anita Badu, Magdaleine Baakey Martey Afiteye, Rebecca Osabotey, and Mary Mensah.

During the training, the participants acquired practical skills in designing and producing a wide range of beaded products, including handbags, purses, necklaces, bracelets, and other fashion accessories.

The training was facilitated by experienced master beadmaker Jessica Aku Gudu, who guided the participants through every stage of the production process, from design and craftsmanship to finishing techniques and product quality.

Before enrolling in the technical skills programme, all five participants completed the We Can Work Academy's mandatory Core Life Skills training. The Core Life Skill component equips participants with essential competencies such as communication, self-confidence, problem-solving, financial literacy, workplace readiness, and personal development, enabling them to make informed decisions about their career pathways.

The beadmaking training is part of the Academy's technical skills pathway, which provides young persons with disabilities with marketable vocational skills that can lead to sustainable livelihoods.

The We Can Work programme is designed to create pathways to decent work for young women and men with disabilities by equipping them with the skills, confidence, and support needed to participate fully in the labour market and society.

In Ghana, the programme is implemented by the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) in partnership with Light for the World, the African Disability Forum - ADF and the Mastercard Foundation

The programme forms part of the Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works strategy, which seeks to enable 30 million young people across Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work. We Can Work is currently being implemented in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda, with the goal of supporting 150,000 young women and men with disabilities to secure employment, build sustainable livelihoods, and participate fully as economic actors in their communities.

The Academy in Ghana offers an integrated learning journey that combines Core Life Skills training with specialised pathways in employability, entrepreneurship, and technical skills.

The successful completion of the beadmaking programme by these five young women reflects the Academy's commitment to providing inclusive, practical, and market-driven training that empowers young persons with disabilities to achieve decent and fulfilling work.

Fédération Sénégalaise des Associations de Personnes Handicapées
NUDOR - National Union of Disabilities' Organisations of Rwanda
Light for the World Kenya
JonapwdNational
Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD
Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled
Ghana Stammering Association - GSA

17/07/2026

Day 2 of the Capacity Building Workshop on the Right to Information Act 2019 for Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Ghana* is ongoing at Afrikiko Riverfront Resort in Akosombo.

The workshop is part of the European Union in Ghana EU-funded project to strengthen the capacity of OPDs across Ghana and brings together leaders and representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities from across the country.

Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD
MindFreedom Ghana
Ghana Stammering Association - GSA
Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA

16/07/2026

Day 1 of the Capacity Building Workshop on the Right to Information Act 2019 is in the books!

The session was facilitated by Stephen Owusu, Esq., Head of the Legal Department at the Right to Information Commission, who took participants through the Act and what it means for Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Ghana.

This workshop is part of the European Union in Ghana (EU)- funded project to build the capacity of OPDs in Ghana, and it has brought together leaders and representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities from across the country to learn how to use the Right to Information Act as a tool for advocacy and accountability.

Stay tuned for more from the workshop.

Ghana Stammering Association - GSA
Ghana National Association of the Deaf - GNAD
Ghana Association Of Persons With Albinism- GAPA
GSPD National
Centre for Employment of Persons with Disabilities

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Accra Rehabilitation Centre
Accra
P.OBOXAC40

Telephone

+233302249079

Website

http://www.gfd.org.gh/

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