About Ghana Stammering Association
People who stammer (PWS) have been a source of teasing, ridicule and misunderstanding, for a very long time in many parts of the world: Ghana is no exception. However, whilst there is now much awareness and education about the impact of teasing, ridiculing and poor understanding of PWS through International Stammering Awareness Days (ISAD) instituted by World Health Organization (WHO), and other similar campaigns, many countries, particularly in Africa, continue to have little or no support mechanisms for PWS. There had never been any group taking care of their needs, educating the public about stammering and its impact on those affected. The Ghana Stammering Association (GSA) was started in 2013 to meet the needs of PWS and to educate the public about stammering.
Brief History
Elias Apreko, a young man who lives with a stammer and aware of the often painful experience, decided to do what he could to help others who stammer. He met with Nana Akua Owusu, a Speech and Language Therapist with an interest in stammering and Anthony Owusu-Ankomah, a friend, also a PWS, to discuss and establish the GSA in October 2013
Our Mission
The GSA believes that enhancing the self-esteem of people who stammer and creating an enabling environment for them will go a long way to develop their full potential in life.
Our Vision, Mission Statement, Values & Culture
Our Vision
To be the support centre for people to live successful lives in an environment that openly embraces people who stammer
Mission Statement
To promote stammering awareness and offer assistance to all whose lives are affected by stammering
Values & Culture
Development of the potential of each person who stammers in an atmosphere characterised by love, respect and creativity
Advocate and promote the rights of persons who stammer
Foster partnership and collaboration in community inclusion of persons who stammer
Demonstrate integrity through honesty, civility, and fairness
Embrace the diversity of individuals, ideas, and expressions
Exercise stewardship of our global community
