Accra, Ghana — AbilityTalks , the storytelling platform dedicated to elevating the voices, experiences, and rights of persons with disabilities, is proud to partner with the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana (GEIG)  to release a special podcast episode in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) , observed globally on December 3rd . This episode comes off the tail of the two entities collectively engaging, training, and offering resources to parents and caregivers...

To: Students, Parents, and School Administrators The Girls Education Initiative of Ghana (GEIG) has taken a firm stand: senior‑high students should be free to cut their hair if they wish. The debate that has followed touches on culture, finances, hygiene, and the very focus that schools strive to nurture. As a male member of our team, I want to explore these dimensions and invite you to consider a nuanced view that respects tradition while acknowledging the realities of today’s youth....

With the attendance of the president of Ghana, President Mahama and the education minister, as well as the executive director of students loan scholarship, trust fund, Ghana launched the tertiary education policy for people with disabilities. A very laudable scheme, I strongly believe this will give more people, more students with disabilities access; access to being included in a school community, access to opportunities, and access to being included in a world and society that doesn’t...