The Story of GAF-ACE

The Ghana Armed Forces Special Needs Centre Project emerged from a growing recognition within the Military High Command that soldiers and their families often face silent battles at home. Among the most challenging is raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder without adequate institutional support.

Military postings and deployments frequently disrupt continuity of care, leaving families of children with special needs particularly vulnerable. This prompted the Military High Command to take bold and decisive action.

This initiative aligns with GAF's welfare goals and Ghana's inclusive education policy, signaling a new era in how the armed forces care for the full spectrum of its human capital.

Together We Build

"This novel initiative stands as a model of leadership and commitment to ensuring that every person, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to learn, develop, and thrive."

The Ghana Armed Forces Special Needs Centre Project is a strategic initiative by the Military High Command aimed at establishing a dedicated educational and therapeutic facility for persons with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

The project addresses the growing need for structured, specialized, and accessible services — particularly within military families who experience disruptions in care due to postings and deployments. The facility will also extend services to civilian communities.

The school will provide individualized education from Kindergarten to SS3, integrating multidisciplinary therapeutic support including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral interventions, psychological assessment, and counseling.

The facility will be purpose-built with autism-friendly infrastructure: low-sensory-stimulation design, sensory integration spaces, therapeutic play areas, vocational and life-skill training units, and multidisciplinary staff offices.

It is against this backdrop that we solicit the support of philanthropic organisations and individuals, to help make this dream a reality.