According to one of the sisters, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, “it is imperative for Ghanaians to be educated about ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to stop the stigmatization that is usually associated with autism. It is sad that in Ghana, some people attribute autism to witchcraft, and in the process, ostracize the affected persons instead of providing an enabling environment for them to be able to gain crucial therapy which will give them the independence to assimilate into ‘conventional’ society.” The funds will be used to improve the lives of the 50 children with ASD being cared for at the Autism Awareness Care and Training Centre, RUN BY Aunty Serwah Quaynor, giving these children a new breath of life and hope, as well as to raise much needed awareness for ASD. About My Sister’s Keeper My Sister’s Keeper is a foundation that looks to positively affect people throughout Ghana—in their homes, in their communities, and most importantly, in their lives. Every year, the founders will choose a new passion project they aim to support in the ensuing 12 months, for which the privately-funded charity will build and execute a year-long series of initiatives and events. The aim is to not only advocate for their chosen causes, which span education, female empowerment, and the creative arts amongst other interests—but to, directly and indirectly, deliver social impact in the communities that My Sister’s Keeper founders will choose to work in. Every project selected is chosen with care and is close to the hearts of the co-founders (Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, Valerie Obaze, and Edwina Akufo-Addo), who hope that through this initiative, they can do their part to support Ghana’s Change momentum. Glam Africa is an international glossy magazine that targets readers who are interested in African Lifestyle, Travel, Fashion, Hair & Beauty, and who share an interest in the cultural achievements of Africans. The magazine which launched in 2014 currently has operations in four countries (Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and the UK) where it sold at newsstands as well as the major chain stores, including W H Smith, Checkers, Spar and Shoprite. By editors.3news.com|Ghana Twitter: @3newsgh
Akufo-Addo's daughters join forces with Glam Africa to support children with Autism
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