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Strength in Disability (SID) is a non-profit organisation founded and headed by Frederick Osei ( a student of KNUST) in January 2018, which advocates the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities on KNUST campus and its nearby communities through public education and other relevant projects.

Our Current Batch of Executives 

Frederick Osei- Founder and President

Famous Adu-Gyamfi--Vice President

Nana Ayebea--General Secretary

Rebecca Nartey--Financial Secretary

Benedicta Amponsah--School Outreach Coordinator

Naomi Nartey, Abena Boamah, Unity Warlanyo Ampeh--Street Outreach Coordinators

Media Coordinator--Beatrice Ohemaah

Bright Rockson--Public Relations Officer

Keep in touch with us on our various social media platforms given out on the Contact page. 




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