MISSIONS
MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
History
The Music Therapy Association of Ghana (MTAG) was established in January 2014 in Accra, Ghana. This was as a result of pioneering efforts and work by Mawuyrami Akoto who at the present time is currently the only trained music therapist in Ghana. Mawuyrami Akoto carried out a lot of work liaising with The Registrar General Department Ghana, Ministry of Health, and Department of Children and Social Welfare to have MTAG approved and established in Ghana.
MTAG is a registered company, not-for-profit organization and Non Governmental Organization limited by guarantee with registration number CGO83942014.
Aims
The aims of the Music Therapy Association of Ghana (MTAG) is to:
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Pioneer and develop the practice of music therapy in Ghana and West Africa.
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Raise awareness and education about music therapy
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Advocate and train music therapists in Ghana
Governance
The Music Therapy Association of Ghana is a Non Governmental and not-for-profit organization.
Want to support the Music Therapy Association of Ghana?
As music therapy is a new field in Ghana, MTAG is highly involved in raising awareness in order to pioneer and develop music therapy as a practice in Ghana, West Africa. If you wish to support the Education, Advocacy & Awareness of Music Therapy, and Training of Music Therapists in Ghana, kindly do so by clicking the button below to their donation page:
Visit the Music Therapy Association of Ghana Facebook page by clicking the logo below.
Visit the Music Therapy Association of Ghana Website by clicking the button below.
To donate items to the Music Therapy Association of Ghana, contact, Dr. Cynthia Briggs at cbriggs@maryville.edu