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GNAD Empowers Staff and Board with Grant Writing Skills to Secure Future Funding

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The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) successfully hosted a vital three-day capacity training on Proposal and Grant Writing, held from October 27th to 29th, 2025, at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre. The training highlights the first and most important step in advancing and sustaining the organisation’s ability to secure funds for its programs and …

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23 September 2025 – International Day of Sign Languages: Ghana at a Turning Point

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Every year, 23rd September is observed worldwide as the International Day of Sign Languages. It is a day that highlights the truth that there can be ‘No human rights without sign language rights’. Sign languages are more than tools of communication; they are fully fledged natural languages, carrying culture, identity, and a sense of belonging. …

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Ghana National Association of the Deaf Empowers Next Generation of Leaders – Youth Wing

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Every two years, the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) embarks on an important event that underscores its commitment to youth empowerment and democratic participation. That is the election and handing over ceremony of the Youth Section National Executives Elections of GNAD. The 2025 edition, held with vibrant energy at the GNAD Conference Hall …

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GNAD Commenced Dissemination forum in Northern Region

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The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) organized a one-day Dissemination Forum in Tamale at the Ghana Health Service’s Conference Hall. Participants included representatives from the Regional Health Directorate, various municipal directorates, Regional Hospital, Department of Social Welfare, schools for the deaf and local community members. Opening the forum, the Regional Health Director emphasized …

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Empowering the Deaf Community Through Inclusive Strategic Planning

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The Ghana National Association for the Deaf (GNAD) continues to champion inclusivity and equal opportunities for the Deaf community. A major step in this ongoing effort was the recent Kumasi Octagonal Analysis and Outcomes Harvest Workshop, where key stakeholders gathered to assess the impact of GNAD’s initiatives and plan future strategies. Held at the Senator …

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WCARS Hosts Mid-Term Evaluation and Capacity Building Workshop for Member Associations

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Introduction The West African Community for the Deaf (WCARS), based at the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), recently hosted a pivotal gathering of its member associations in Accra, Ghana. Held at the Coconut Grove Hotels from August 3rd to 7th, 2024, the event brought together representatives from the Association des Sourds du Niger …

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AMASOURDS Makes Historic Breakthrough: Deaf Community Secures Jobs in Kita Region

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In a landmark achievement for the deaf community in Mali, the Special Prosecutor of the Kita District Court has granted the Association Malienne pour les Sourds (AMASOURDS) and its members a significant opportunity. This decision, made in response to a request from the WCARS project, represents a pivotal step toward the project’s mission of empowering …

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JOB VACANCY

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The Ghana National Association of the Deaf is a national organization dedicated to empowering deaf individuals in Ghana. Established in 1968, GNAD has a vision of working tirelessly to ensure fair treatment and full participation for deaf individuals in society. GNAD works to influence national legislation, policies, and programs for disability inclusion as well as …

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SUCCESSFUL FUNDING FOR SEXUAL, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS PROJECT

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The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) is pleased to announce that the association has received support to scale up a project on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) targeting deaf people in Ghana. The project which is to be implemented in 4 regions, Upper West, Upper East, Northern and Eastern Region, is supported …

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GNAD PRESENTS FIRST DRAFT OF GhSL CURRICULUM FOR DEAF SCHOOLS TO SPED

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The Special Education division (SPED) of Ghana education services has received a copies of the Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) curriculum for Deaf schools; the first draft of the curriculum is a starting point. This activity was initiated IN 2022 during a forum for stakeholders on INCLUSIVE education. At this forum, stakeholders agreed that since the …

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