ENNY Foundation wins award for autism advocacy and special needs support

The ENNY Foundation has received the Paragon of Autism Advocacy and Special Needs Excellence award at the fifth edition of the Eminent Awards, in recognition of its work supporting children with diverse learning needs and promoting inclusive education.

The award was presented on October 31, 2026, at the National Theatre in Accra during the awards' fifth anniversary celebration, known as the Quintessence Edition.

According to the foundation, the recognition reflects years of work providing intervention and support for children and families, training parents, teachers and caregivers, and promoting more inclusive learning environments.

The citation traced the foundation's beginnings to the volunteer work of its founder, Emmanuel Ntow Nyarko, who worked with children requiring additional educational support before establishing ENNY as a platform for intervention, training and advocacy.

The foundation provides home- and school-based support to children, with programmes targeting communication, play, attention, social interaction, academic skills and participation in everyday activities.

It also works with families and schools to help extend children's learning beyond individual intervention sessions and into their home and educational environments.

ENNY's work also includes autism awareness activities, professional development and engagement with educators and caregivers to promote understanding and inclusive practices.

Through its ENNY Beyond Borders initiative, the foundation says families from outside Ghana have travelled to the country to access intensive intervention and family support.

The programme brings children, parents and the foundation's team together for focused intervention, alongside transition planning to help families continue supporting children's development after returning to their home countries.

The Eminent Awards, which operates under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Encouraging Hard Work & Creativity,” recognises individuals and organisations for their contributions to society.

ENNY said the award was dedicated to the children and families it serves, as well as the schools, partners, staff, volunteers, educators and caregivers who have contributed to its work.

The recognition comes as the foundation approaches eight years since receiving its operating permit and completing its legal registration.

It says the award will encourage it to expand its work in family support, professional training, autism advocacy and inclusive opportunities for children in Ghana and beyond.