Punuka Foundation and Meristem Trustees Launch Fellowship

Punuka Foundation and Meristem Trustees have announced a landmark partnership to launch a fellowship focused on neurodiverse individuals in Anglophone West Africa. This initiative aims to address the dual barriers faced by neurodiverse individuals, including societal stigma and a lack of structured financial support.

The fellowship is designed not only to raise awareness but also to build and sustain a movement advocating for neurodiversity. Punuka Foundation is committed to neurodiversity advocacy, while Meristem Trustees brings expertise in special needs financial planning to ensure that neurodiverse individuals do not merely survive but thrive.

The joint statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing neurodiversity as a natural variation of the human experience and aims to secure a better future for these individuals.