Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako
Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako
Nationality	Ghanaian
Alma mater	Ghana Communication Technology University
Occupation	Social entrepreneur
Years active	2014–present
Known for	Co-creator of Autism Aid app; Founder, Autism Ambassadors of Ghana

Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako is an amazing social entrepreneur from Ghana. She has done a lot to help people with autism. Alice started an organization called Autism Ambassadors of Ghana. She also helped create a cool app called Autism Aid.

Discovering Her Path: Early Life and Education

Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako started her journey of making a difference at a young age.

Joining 'Curious Minds' Radio Show

When she was just 13 years old, Alice joined a youth radio program. It was called 'Curious Minds'. Her mother encouraged her to be part of this show. This helped Alice find her voice and interest in helping others.

Her University Studies

Alice went to the Ghana Communication Technology University. She studied hard and earned her Bachelor of Information Technology degree in 2015. This education helped her learn how technology could solve real-world problems.

Making a Difference: Alice's Career

Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako has spent her career helping people with autism. She often uses technology to do this.

Founding Autism Ambassadors of Ghana

In 2014, Alice started her own group. It is called the Autism Ambassadors of Ghana. This group works to:

• Help more people understand what autism is.
• Improve the lives of people with autism.
• Use technology to help people with autism.

Creating the Autism Aid App

Alice worked with Solomon Avemegah to create a special app. It is for Android phones and is called Autism Aid. This app is super helpful because it provides:

• Ways for children with autism to communicate better. This is called alternative and augmentative communication.
• Information and help about healthcare for autistic children. This is for Ghana and other parts of West Africa.

Her Role in Global Initiatives

Alice's work has been noticed around the world.

• She is part of a national committee for the United Nations. It is about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This means she helps make sure that people with disabilities have their rights protected in Ghana.
• In 2016, she spoke at the World Youth Summit of Girl Guides. She shared her ideas with young leaders from many countries.
• She also represented Ghana at the Global Social Hackathon in Sweden. At this event, people create technology solutions for social problems.

Recognizing Her Impact: Awards and Honors

Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako has received many awards for her amazing work.