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SID is recognized at the Kumasi leadership and SDG award ceremony


Strength in Disability (SID) KNUST has been formally acknowledged for its substantial contribution to societal development in the area of advocacy and support for persons with disabilities (PWDs)

The president for SID KNUST, Mr Frederick Osei, represented the organization at the recent Kumasi Leadership and SDG Award ceremony held at the Law Auditorium of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

The event was organized  by Extra Mile Ghana to appreciate the efforts of individuals and organizations who are making significant contributions in their communities.

SID KNUST particularly merited the award due its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 10, which seeks to reduce inequalities. SID's main focus was centered on helping to minimize inequalities between the disabled and the non-disabled.

SID KNUST has embarked on many life-changing outreaches and is set to launch a movie which addresses issues of disability and its related matters; alongside an upcoming conference.

SID first started as a project by KNUST students and their partners from other institutions in Ghana before eventually becoming an organization.

SID at a school outreach teaching about disability

"I'm first of all grateful unto God for how far He has brought SID. Secondly, I thank all SID members for being part of change-makers. Moreover, I thank all those who voted for me. SID is coming up with something big," says Frederick Osei, SID President.

Mr Bright Rockson, PRO for SID had this to say, "This is a big win for all SID members and partners. It's given us the pep to do more to help society."


Strength in Disability KNUST expresses profound gratitude to all its direct media partners and and all who helped publish our stories. We could not have come this far without your notable assistance. God bless you.

SID... Impact is the goal!

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