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Ghana Somubi Dwumadie

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Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Programme) is a four-year disability programme in Ghana, with a specific focus on mental health, funded with UK Aid.

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As Ghana Somubi Dwumadie closes out, we continue to celebrate the people who have worked tirelessly to impact #MentalHealth and #DisabilityInclusion in Ghana. We introduce to you, the People of Somubi. Lyla shares some reflections about the programme and reiterates the legacy of the

As <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> closes out, we continue to celebrate the people who have worked tirelessly to impact #MentalHealth and #DisabilityInclusion in Ghana. We introduce to you, the People of Somubi.

Lyla shares some reflections about the programme and reiterates the legacy of the
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How can programmes effectively sustain results in challenging funding + political environments? From building a strong evidence base to engaging community volunteers, explore the 5 strategies Ghana Somubi Dwumadie used to achieve lasting progress: shorturl.at/mnq0M #MentalHealth

How can programmes effectively sustain results in challenging funding + political environments?

From building a strong evidence base to engaging community volunteers, explore the 5 strategies <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> used to achieve lasting progress:

shorturl.at/mnq0M

#MentalHealth
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Samson talks about how his time on the programme has enabled him to appreciate the need to promote inclusive programming, as he shares his hopes and aspirations for #MentalHealth and #Disability issues in Ghana in the aftermath of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie. #SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus

Samson talks about how his time on the programme has enabled him to appreciate the need to promote inclusive programming, as he shares his hopes and aspirations for #MentalHealth and #Disability issues in Ghana in the aftermath of <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a>.

#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus
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Peggy shares her key takeaway from her experience as a programme advisory group member of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie. #SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople

Peggy shares her key takeaway from her experience as a programme advisory group member of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie.

#SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople
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Vivian reflects on how the Ghana Somubi Dwumadie team have navigated the difficult yet imperative dialogues and relationships on #MentalHealth and #Disability issues in Ghana to effect real policy change. #SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus

Vivian reflects on how the <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> team have navigated the difficult yet imperative dialogues and relationships on #MentalHealth and #Disability issues in Ghana to effect real policy change.
 
#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus
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Anthony highlights the connection between the participatory nature of the programme, and its inherent successes. For him, the user-led approaches adopted allowed Ghana Somubi Dwumadie's work to be guided by the needs and priorities of people with #Disabilities and #MentalHealth

Anthony highlights the connection between the participatory nature of the programme, and its inherent successes. For him, the user-led approaches adopted allowed <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a>'s work to be guided by the needs and priorities of  people with #Disabilities and #MentalHealth
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For Adwoa, her key takeaway from Ghana Somubi Dwumadie has been the importance of fostering self-advocacy. She believes the programme has created a generation of empowered individuals who are ready to define their own realities and shatter limiting perceptions. #SomubiPeople

For Adwoa, her key takeaway from Ghana Somubi Dwumadie has been the importance of fostering self-advocacy. She believes the programme has created a generation of empowered individuals who are ready to define their own realities and shatter limiting perceptions.

#SomubiPeople
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Eric talks about the groundbreaking research and attention Ghana Somubi Dwumadie brought to #MentalHealth issues of Deaf people in Ghana, and commends staff for doing a great job. #SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus

Eric talks about the groundbreaking research and attention <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> brought to #MentalHealth issues of Deaf people in Ghana, and commends staff for doing a great job.

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

Gertrude believes the major achievement of <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> is the awareness creation and promotion of #MentalHealth issues to be recognised as a vital component of #Disability, and the need to address it in that context.

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

James shares his favourite things about <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a>, which include highlighting the need to invest into #MentalHealth, reduction of discrimination, policy reforms for inclusion, and more.

#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus
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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, #SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople

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

#SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople
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For Dorcas Mensah, 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. #SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus

For <a href="/DorcasMensah4/">Dorcas Mensah</a>, 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.

#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus
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Philip talks about how building and maintaining strong relationships have been hugely important to the success of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie, while highlighting the extensive evidence the programme has generated for #MentalHealth and #DIsabilityInclusion. #SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus

Philip talks about how building and maintaining strong relationships have been hugely important to the success of <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a>, while highlighting the extensive evidence the programme has generated for #MentalHealth and #DIsabilityInclusion.

#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus
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How can programmes effectively sustain results in challenging funding + political environments? From building a strong evidence base to engaging community volunteers, explore the 5 strategies Ghana Somubi Dwumadie used to achieve lasting progress: static1.squarespace.com/static/6095851… #MentalHealth

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📢 As Ghana Somubi Dwumadie wraps up, we reflect on the programme’s impact in advancing #MentalHealth & disability rights, having reached over 155k people in the past 4 years. We thank our partners for contributing to building a more inclusive future in Ghana! 🔗 options.co.uk/article/lookin…

📢 As <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> wraps up, we reflect on the programme’s impact in advancing #MentalHealth &amp; disability rights, having reached over 155k people in the past 4 years. We thank our partners for contributing to building a more inclusive future in Ghana!
🔗 options.co.uk/article/lookin…
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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. #SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople

Esenam's favourite thing about <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> 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.

#SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople
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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! #SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus

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!

#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus
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Francis 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. #SomubiFocus #SomubiPeople

Francis shares how <a href="/GhanaSomubi/">Ghana Somubi Dwumadie</a> 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.

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

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

#SomubiPeople #SomubiFocus