How inclusion ambassadors are decreasing incapacity stigma and discrimination in Ghana | Blogs
As a part of Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Programme), 45 inclusion ambassadors have been recruited to sort out unfavourable attitudes, discrimination and stigma towards individuals with disabilities and psychological well being situations in Ghana. In November 2020, a formative study performed by Ghana Somubi Dwumadie discovered that unfavourable attitudes, discrimination and stigma associated to incapacity, together with psychological well being situations, are widespread in Ghana. This presents a significant barrier to equitably accessing schooling, well being and social alternatives. In Ghana, there are few programmes addressing the stigma and discrimination confronted by individuals with disabilities and psychological well being situations. Launched in January 2020, Ghana Somubi Dwumadie is a four-year incapacity programme with a particular concentrate on psychological well being that goals to sort out stigma and discrimination. The programme is f...