Joyful Ghanaian children of diverse abilities playing together in their community
A Public Health NGO · Accra, Ghana

Building Hope, Inclusion & Better Futures for Every Child in Ghana.

NeuroHope Ghana works alongside families, communities and policymakers to create a Ghana where every child — neurodivergent or not — can learn, thrive and belong.

Stephen Oppong presenting qualitative findings at the KMC dissemination conference
Research · 2025

Strengthening Kangaroo Mother Care for Low Birth Weight Babies

CLCD Ghana, in partnership with NeuroHope Ghana, implemented a national multi-site implementation science project to improve KMC practices for mothers of low birth weight babies.

Coordinated by Stephen Oppong, who presented qualitative findings at the dissemination conference alongside Prof. Mufaro Kanyangarara.

KMC Practice Multi-site Knowledge Sharing
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Our mission: equitable health, education and dignity for every neurodivergent child in Ghana.

What We Do

Six interconnected pillars rooted in public health and community partnership.

Awareness

Community education to break stigma around autism and developmental disabilities.

Early Intervention

Early screening and referral pathways for children under 6.

Caregiver Support

Training, peer groups and respite for parents and families.

Inclusive Education

Working with schools to make classrooms accessible to every child.

Research

Public health research on neurodevelopment in West Africa.

Policy Advocacy

Advancing disability-inclusive policy and equitable health systems.

5,000+
Children Reached
150+
Communities Served
6
Active Programs
50+
Volunteers

Featured Programs

Where our work is making the most impact today.

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Adenta Early Screening

Free developmental screening clinics for children 0–6 across the Adenta municipality.

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Caregiver Empowerment Circles

Monthly peer-led support and training groups for parents of neurodivergent kids.

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Inclusive Schools Initiative

Working with 20 partner schools to train teachers in inclusive classroom practice.

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Rockson Osei Mensah & Stephen OppongAI · Preterm Risk

AI for Early Developmental Risk

NeuroHope Associates partner with CLCD Ghana on machine-learning research for preterm infants.

Research & Partnership · 2025

AI-Powered Prediction of Developmental Risk in Preterm Infants

NeuroHope Ghana Associates Rockson Osei Mensah and Stephen Oppong are collaborating with our senior NGO, Centre for Learning and Childhood Development (CLCD Ghana), on an innovative research initiative exploring AI and machine learning to predict the risk of developmental disabilities among babies born preterm.

This partnership supports early identification, improves developmental outcomes, and strengthens evidence-based interventions for vulnerable infants within maternal and child health systems in Ghana.

Preterm Focus
AI & Machine Learning
Early Intervention
Explore Our Research In partnership with CLCD Ghana
Policy Advocacy · 2025

Advocacy for the Recognition of Unpaid Care Work

Stephen Oppong participated in the dissemination conference of the Centre for Learning and Childhood Development (CLCD Ghana)'s study on unpaid care work among carers of children with developmental disabilities in Accra, Ghana.

Serving as team lead for a policy panel discussion, he engaged stakeholders on the need for policies and social protection systems that recognise, support, and economically empower mothers and families providing long-term care for children with developmental disabilities.

Policy Reform
Social Protection
Family Empowerment
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CLCD Ghana · Dissemination ConferenceAccra, Ghana

Leading the Policy Panel

Stephen Oppong calls for social protection systems that recognise unpaid care work.

Community Leadership & Advocacy · 2025

Electing the Inaugural Executives of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Ghana

NeuroHope Ghana proudly participated in the maiden election of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Ghana, electing inaugural executives who will provide strategic leadership, strengthen advocacy, and champion the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of families of children with cerebral palsy across Ghana.

The event marked an important milestone in building a stronger, more unified platform for disability advocacy, community representation, caregiver support, and collaborative action toward inclusive health, education, and social systems.

Rights & Inclusion
Caregiver Support
Community Voice
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NeuroHope Ghana at the maiden election of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Ghana
Maiden Election · 2025CP Association of Ghana
Prof. Mabel Oti Boadi with her master's student and a leader at the Haatso Autism Awareness, Care and Training Centre
Community Visit · HaatsoInclusive Education
Community Advocacy & Inclusion

Standing with the Haatso Autism Centre

As part of NeuroHope Ghana's commitment to community advocacy and inclusion, our Board Member and Technical Advisor, Prof. Mabel Oti Boadi, together with her master's student, visited the Haatso Autism Awareness, Care and Training Centre to engage with their work in supporting and educating children with autism.

The visit strengthened community partnerships, promoted inclusive education advocacy, and highlighted the importance of awareness, caregiver support, and collaborative action in improving outcomes for neurodivergent children and their families in Ghana.

Stronger Partnerships
Inclusive Education
Caregiver Support
Community Outreach & Advocacy

A Donation Drive at New Horizon Special School

We visited New Horizon Special School in Accra, Ghana, to donate items supporting children with autism and Down syndrome — standing with the educators and families who walk this journey every day.

The visit was carried out on behalf of the Positive Impact Mentorship group, an impactful program founded by Prof. Mabel Oti-Boadi and our director Stephen Oppong, who serves as an inspiring mentee and co-founder of the program over the years.

Donation Drive
Mentorship in Action
Inclusive Support
New Horizon Special School · AccraDonation Drive

Standing With Children of Every Ability

Positive Impact Mentorship — co-founded by Prof. Mabel Oti-Boadi and our director Stephen Oppong — visits New Horizon Special School to donate items supporting children with autism and Down syndrome.

“Before NeuroHope Ghana, I felt alone. Now my son is in school, and I have a community that understands us.”

— Ama, mother of a 7-year-old in Adenta

Every Child · Every StartGhana

A Healthy Start Begins at Home

Fathers, mothers and frontline workers shaping the earliest moments of life.

Every Child · Every Start

Every child deserves a healthy start.

From the first cradle to the first classroom, the earliest years shape a lifetime. NeuroHope Ghana stands with families, frontline health workers and communities to protect newborns, nurture early development and build a public health system where every Ghanaian child — of every ability — can thrive.

Your gift changes a child's life.

GHS 50 funds one developmental screening. GHS 200 trains a caregiver.

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In partnership with

Ghana Health ServiceKorle Bu Teaching HospitalGhana Education ServiceMinistry of Gender, Children & Social ProtectionWorld Health OrganizationYale UniversityUniversity of South CarolinaMurray State UniversityUniversity of GhanaMichigan State UniversityOakland UniversityCap 2030 — Children in All PoliciesUN Sustainable Development Goals