Ghanaian Disability Community Mourns the Loss of Adam Abdul Wahab
The Ghanaian disability community is in mourning, following the passing of Adam Wahab, a dedicated advocate and communicator for disability rights.
Mental Health Authority Calls on Victims of Abuse to Report to Review Tribunal
The Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority of Ghana, Prof. Augustina Pinaman Appau, has issued a call for individuals with mental health conditions who experience abuse to report the…
Dr. Naami Calls for Preservation of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie’s Legacy
Dr. Augustina Naami, Head of the Department of Social Work at the University of Ghana, has issued a call to the Ghanaian disability community to safeguard the legacy of Ghana…
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie Concludes Four-Year Disability Rights Advocacy Programme
The four-year Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Programme), a disability rights advocacy initiative with a particular focus on mental health conditions, is set to conclude in September 2024. The programme,…
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie Celebrates Grantees’ Success in Combating Disability Stigma
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie, a consortium of organisations dedicated to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions, has recognised the achievements of four grantee organisations…
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie Awards Disabled People’s organisations, Women group Gh¢1m Grant
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie, a consortium of disability rights advocacy organisations has awarded grants to some three disabled people's organisations, a women rights group and a capacity-building partner to strengthen the…
Stakeholders Commit To Support Victims Of Witchcraft Allegations
At a roundtable meeting hosted by the British High Commission on Wednesday August 31, 2022, key stakeholders committed to collaborate to end witchcraft allegations, to address the deplorable conditions in…
Mental Health Alliance Blames Gov’t For Death Of ‘Okada’ rider
Mental health advocates in Ghana have blamed a situation that occurred recent in which a mentally challenged woman stoned a man to death, on failure of the state to give…
UK’s Foreign Commonwealth Development Officer Visits BasicNeeds-Ghana
The Development Director for the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth Development Office in Ghana, Madam Beth Cadman has paid a visit to BasicNeeds-Ghana, a mental health disability advocacy organisation.
BasicNeeds-Ghana Celebrates 20 Years Of Disability Advocacy
BasicNeeds Ghana , a mental health and development advocacy non-governmental organisation is 20 years today.