Deaf communities worldwide face unique challenges in accessing crucial information and services due to language and accessibility barriers. In French-speaking African countries, such as Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Togo, this challenge is even more pronounced, as many deaf individuals are left without accessible resources that inform them of their rights and protections. To bridge …
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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Introduction The Association des Sourds du Niger (ASN) and Association Malienne pour les Sourds (AMASOURDS) recently participated in a four-day intensive training program hosted by the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD). This training, held at GNAD headquarters, aimed at building networks, enhancing community engagement, organizing income-generating projects, and strategic planning for the …
Strengthening Deaf Associations in Western Africa: A Successful Training in Ghana Read More »
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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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 …
AMASOURDS Makes Historic Breakthrough: Deaf Community Secures Jobs in Kita Region Read More »
Introduction The WCARS Project Forum, held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast from April 18th to 22nd, 2024, served as a vital platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning among the project’s participating countries. The forum brought together representatives from the four Target Deaf Associations (TDAs) of Niger, Mali, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire, along with …
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Introduction The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), through its West African Community for the Deaf (WCARS) project, has made significant strides in enhancing the capacity of deaf associations in the region. In April 2024, WCARS hosted a gathering of four Target Deaf Associations (TDAs) in the Ivory Coast to facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity …
WCARS Fosters Strong Target Deaf Associations in the Ivory Coast Read More »
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 …
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) has begun Phase 4 of the West and Central Africa Regional Secretariate Project (WCARS). Dubbed “Stronger after the Pandemic’, the transnational Capacity Building of Deaf Associations”, the long-term impact of the project is to ensure that the national associations of the deaf in the participating countries are …