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Press, mentions, and moments from our work.

A running record of where Aya Minds has shown up, features, interviews, and a gallery of programmes and community events.

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A short film about why we're here.

Aya Minds operates in Ghana but we are a movement and Aya resonates with people globally. Don't believe us, check this out 👇🏿

Different faces. Different languages. Different corners of the world. And guess what they all said?

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Events

Building the Village.

Media, dialogue, and creative expression as pathways for youth mental health education.

Our inaugural gathering on youth mental health — with keynote Dr. Vanessa Aseye Atikpui, a panel of clinicians, storytellers, and youth advocates, and 40+ partner organisations from campus SRCs to clinical practice.

Nkronti Conference Room, CDD Ghana · 18 July 2026
Moments from the event
On stage

Speakers who joined us.

  • Keynote

    Dr. Vanessa Aseye Atikpui

    Medical doctor · Director, EVE Medical Foundation

    Ghanaian medical doctor and public health advocate. Graduated as Ghana's youngest medical doctor at 22, with expertise across emergency medicine, women's health, and community-centred healthcare. Named African Trailblazer of Change 2025 and currently leading development of the Lady Julia–KGL Wellness Facility at KNUST.

  • Guest speaker

    Jahara Osman

    Founder, Mental Health Forum · Premier Mind & Wellness Clinic

    Founder of the Mental Health Forum and Premier Mind & Wellness Clinic, working to expand access to mental health care and awareness in Ghana.

  • Special guest

    Jay Foley

    Broadcaster · Founder, T.R.A.P.

    One of Ghana's most familiar voices in media, with a career spanning YFM, Live FM, Joy Prime, Joy FM, and 3Music TV. Creator of Leaked, an audio series exploring sexual violence, trauma, and other subjects rarely spoken about openly. Founder of The Radio Advertising People (T.R.A.P.).

  • Panellist

    Jesse Blakor

    Senior Clinical Psychologist · Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

    Senior Clinical Psychologist at Korle-Bu's Department of Psychiatry and Programme Lead at Psych Corps, a psychology-focused NGO in Ghana. Translates clinical insight into community programmes that engage schools and neighbourhoods around mental wellbeing.

  • Panellist

    Josephine Worlali Adatsi

    Youth + gender advocate · UNFPA YoLe Fellow

    Award-winning youth and gender advocate pursuing an MA in Youth Leadership and Development at the University of Ghana. UNFPA Youth Leadership Fellow, Women Commissioner Representative for Africa under AUSP, and Founder of The Josephine Worlali Adatsi Initiative.

  • Panellist

    Kafui Fumey (Faraday)

    Footballer · Choose Life Ghana Foundation

    Ghanaian creative, footballer, and advocate for mental health and African women's football. Through the Echoes From Faraday project under Choose Life Ghana Foundation, raises awareness and support around mental health for Ghanaian and African women in the game.

  • Panellist

    Zuu Gbedemah

    Storyteller · Co-founder, SBP Media

    Content creator, storyteller, and culture commentator with a background in Psychology. Co-founder of SBP Media and co-host of Stay By Plan, a leading culture-and-society podcast. Explores how media and creative spaces can shift conversations around identity, community, and advocacy.

Press & mentions

Conversations we've been part of.

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