Championing Mental Health, Neurodiversity,
and Wellness in Tech and Beyond
Akua Opong is a passionate advocate for inclusion, neurodiversity, and health awareness. She openly shares her lived experiences of Crohn's disease and mental health challenges to drive meaningful conversations in the workplace and beyond. Her aim is simple: to foster a world where everyone feels supported, seen, and empowered.
Below are some helpful resources:
Key Awareness Days.
Stay informed and involved with these essential observances:
International Women’s Day
(March 8)
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
(Dec 3)
Mental Health Awareness Month
(May)
STEM Day
(Nov 8)
Podcasts
Some of Akua’s go-to sources for motivation and growth:
Websites & Articles
Crohn’s & Colitis disease awareness:
Kids friendly advice - Meet our cats by Thomas Wolfe
Volunteering & Community
Maggie’s Cancer Charity
Maggie’s offers free support to anyone affected by cancer. Their centres sit alongside NHS hospitals, and they also offer online services.
🔗 Find out more
Hands On London
Promoting volunteering & community service across the capital 🌍 Their partners support causes from homelessness to mental health
🔗 More about themThe Kids Network
Supporting “little Londoners” during the transition to secondary school through mentorship.
🔗 Become a mentorCook for Good
Tackling food insecurity, isolation, and unemployment in King’s Cross. Their team cooking experiences help fund vital community programmes.
🔗 Donate here
🔗 Learn more