Friends of NICU was founded in September 2018 as a response to the deeply personal journey of our founder, Nana Afriyie. When she had her first child at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, she faced not only the medical challenges of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) but also the emotional toll of navigating it without a peer support system. The absence of a community made an already difficult experience even more overwhelming.
Determined to make a difference, Nana turned her painful experience into a mission to support other parents who find themselves in the NICU. Through intentional advocacy, open conversations, and meaningful engagements, she created a safe space for families to share their stories, find comfort, and receive the help they need.
What began as one mother’s commitment to easing the journey of NICU families has grown into a thriving support network.
The Charity Organization also supports NICU’s in Ghana with both medical and medical supplies. As part of our commitment, we provide specially curated care packages annually to NICU mothers, offering them essential items, comfort, and a reminder that they are not alone in their journey.
Friends of NICU currently has an active presence in two regions of Ghana. Greater Accra and Bono East offering hope, encouragement, and tangible support to NICUs and parents during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.
At Friends of NICU, we believe that no parent should have to go through the NICU journey alone. Together, we stand as a community of strength, support, and advocacy, dedicated to making a difference—one family at a time.
Our vision is to build a strong, compassionate, and supportive community for NICU families across Ghana. We aspire to ensure that every Ghanaian parent with a preterm or critically ill newborn has access to emotional, psychological, and practical support during and after their NICU journey. By fostering awareness, advocating for better neonatal care, and strengthening our outreach, we aim to make NICU experiences less isolating and more empowering for families.
At Friends of NICU, our mission is to connect the purple dots of a preemie parent and create a safe place of hope and fortitude through shared experiences. We believe that by providing tailored support, we can walk this journey together. Whether through advocacy, peer connections, or tangible assistance, we are here to stand with you. Let’s premiee together.
At Friends of NICU, we believe that no parent should have to go through the NICU journey alone. Together, we stand as a community of strength, support, and advocacy, dedicated to making a difference—one family at a time.
