Published: April 7, 2025
MONROVIA — In partnership with the Olaitan Akanle Autism Center, AME University on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, hosted a vibrant program to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
April 2 is recognized by the United Nations (UN) as World Autism Awareness Day, calling on member states to organize appropriate activities to raise global awareness about individuals on the autism spectrum.
Speaking at the event, AME University President Rev. Alvin Attah emphasized the need for collective efforts to promote and safeguard the well-being of people living with autism.
“We at AME University are a community of inclusion. That’s why we are proud to partner with the Olaitan Akanle Autism Center to celebrate this day and promote a culture that embraces neurodiversity,” said President Attah.
A video documentary presented by the Olaitan Akanle Autism Center described the celebration as a groundbreaking step in raising awareness and stimulating national conversations on the care and support of individuals with autism.
Delivering a special statement, Dr. Moses Jarbo, Professor of Psychology at AME University, echoed the call for unified efforts to combat stigma and discrimination against individuals with autism.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. J. Kekurah Foday, President of the National Association of Social Workers of Liberia, highlighted the urgent need to train more professional caregivers to support those living with autism.
A major highlight of the day was an outreach visit to the Antoinette Tubman Cheshire Home in Sinkor, Monrovia, where representatives from the Olaitan Akanle Autism Center and the AME University community made a donation.
The team also spent time sharing joyful moments with residents and staff of the home, marking a heartfelt conclusion to the day’s celebration.
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