
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie
@ghanasomubi
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


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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



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


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



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


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


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


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


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


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


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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…


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



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

