Biography:Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako
Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako | |
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 Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Ghana Telecom University College |
| Occupation | Social entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Co-creator of Autism Aid app |
| Title | Founder, Autism Ambassadors of Ghana |
Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako is a Ghanaian social entrepreneur and the founder of Autism Ambassadors of Ghana. She is one of the developers of the Autism Aid app.[1][2]
Early life and education
At the age of 13, Amoako joined a youth radio program called 'Curious Minds', with encouragement from her mother. Amoako attended Ghana Telecom University college and received her Bachelor of Information Technology in 2015.[3]
Career
In 2014, Amoako founded the Autism Ambassadors of Ghana, an autism awareness organisation focused on promoting autism awareness and improving the lives of autistic people through technology.[4][5][6]
Amoako worked with Solomon Avemegah to co-develop an Android application, Autism Aid, which provides alternative and augmentative communication and healthcare resources for autistic children living in Ghana and West Africa.[6][7]
Amoako is a member of the national committee of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In 2016, she was part of a panel at the World Youth Summit of Girl Guides. She also represented Ghana at the Global Social Hackathon in Sweden.[8]
Awards
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Digital Change-Makers[9] | With Solomon Avemegah |
| 2017 | Coca-Cola Young Achievers[8] | |
| 2018 | mYouth Challenge[8] | National and continental winner |
| 2019 | Startupper of the Year[10][11] | One of three winners |
References
- ↑ Africa, Face2Face (2016-06-01). "24-Year-Old Ghanaian Woman Develops App for Autistic Children" (in en-US). https://urbanintellectuals.com/24-year-old-ghanaian-woman-develops-app-autistic-children/.
- ↑ News, Ghana. "Autism App Launched". https://www.newsghana.com.gh/autism-aid-app-launched-in-accra-for-children-with-autism/.
- ↑ "Thinking Global - #YoungWomenSay" (in en-US). https://www.torchlightcollective.org/collective-voice/2018/9/19/thinking-global-youngwomensay.
- ↑ Matthews, Chris (2016-05-30). "Tech boon for children as Ghana puts autism on the app | Chris Matthews" (in en-GB). The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/may/30/tech-boon-for-children-as-ghana-puts-autism-on-the-app.
- ↑ "Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako" (in en). http://yecommunity.com/en/community/alice-mamaga-akosua-amoako.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "About – Autism Ambassadors of Ghana" (in en-US). https://autismambassadors.org.gh/about/.
- ↑ "Gender Ministry to partner Autism Aid App project". https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gender-ministry-to-partner-autism-aid-app-project.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 RASHAD (2018-05-30). "Meet Alice Mamaga; A 26-Year-Old Lady Who Is Using Technology To Change The Life Of Autism Children" (in en-GB). https://www.ghpage.com/alice-mamaga-akosua-amoako-digital-entrepreneur-autism/49928/.
- ↑ "Two Ghana Telecom University students win Digital Change-makers competition - MyJoyOnline.com". http://myjoyonline.com/technology/2015/May-7th/two-ghana-telecom-university-students-win-digital-change-makers-competition.php.
- ↑ "TOTAL PETROLEUM GHANA LIMITED ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE STARTUPPER OF THE YEAR BY TOTAL CHALLENGE" (in en). 2019-04-01. https://www.total-ghana.com/total-petroleum-ghana-limited-announces-winners-startupper-year-total-challenge.
- ↑ "Total Ghana announces 16 finalists in the Startupper of the Year Challenge". http://www.myjoyonline.com/business/2019/February-6th/total-ghana-announces-16-finalists-in-the-startupper-of-the-year-challenge.php.
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