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CHIP INTERNATIONAL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 450634995 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · chipinternationalusa.org
revenue
$30K
expenses
$26K
net assets
$22K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

CHIP INTERNATIONAL INC is a nonprofit organization focused on improving awareness, research, and support for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Africa. Since its inception in 2011, it has worked to address the significant gap in data, diagnosis, and services for autistic children across the continent. The organization promotes research, disseminates findings, and connects stakeholders through resource centers in multiple African countries.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Autism Awareness Projects
Encourages and publicizes substantive research on autism and developmental disorders in Africa, aiming to improve awareness and understanding among policymakers, professionals, and the public.
Resource Centers Network
Maintains a directory of autism and special needs resource centers across Africa to connect families, educators, and service providers; does not endorse listed centers but provides them for informational purposes.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 2 activities
    • Autism awareness and advocacy campaigns
      Organizes and participates in autism awareness events across West Africa, including "Light It Up Blue" and "La Lumiere Bleue" commemorations on World Autism Day, the lighting of prominent landmarks in Senegal and Ghana, and the co-organization of the 'Festival to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion' in Ghana. Conducts seminars and public events engaging parents, professionals, and civil society organizations to promote inclusion and reduce stigma.
    • Documentation and promotion of autism research in Africa
      Encourages and publicizes research on autism and developmental disorders in Africa, and documents the evolution of autism awareness and acceptance on the continent, highlighting progress and ongoing challenges related to culture, education, and resources.
  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 2 activities
    • Support for children with autism and developmental disabilities
      Operates programs in Ghana and Senegal aimed at helping children with autism and developmental disabilities reach their potential, through direct engagement, training, and community events.
    • Training programs for autism and developmental disabilities
      Provides training to parents, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare personnel across Africa on the early identification, diagnosis, and intervention methods for autism spectrum disorders and child developmental disabilities. Conducts multi-day workshops in Ghana and Senegal, including annual Autism Training Workshops for medical professionals and practical training in collaboration with universities and government institutions, reaching over 500 participants cumulatively.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K100%
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Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$26K
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balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
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Net assets$22K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -27.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DR STEPHEN LARYEA — DIRECTOR
  • KHADIJATOU SOW DIOUF — DIRECTOR
  • WALTER EDWARDS — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 42

Who they work with

  • Autism Action Ghana Partner — Parent organization collaborating on training and inclusion initiatives for children with autism in Ghana.
  • Autism Action Ghana Partner — Partnered on the lighting of the largest mall in West Africa and the Grand National Mosque of Ghana for World Autism Day events.
  • Burundi Partner — Collaboration country for autism and special needs programs
  • CHIP International Network — CHIP-I is referred to as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, indicating it operates as part of a formal nonprofit structure.
  • Cameroon Partner — Collaboration country for autism and special needs programs
  • Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Pediatrics Dept. Partner — Partner involved in training initiatives on autism and developmental disabilities in Ghana.
  • Centre d'Aminata M'Baye Partner — Initial partner in Senegal for training programs on identification and intervention for developmental disabilities.
  • Centre for Autism Research in Africa Partner — Collaborates with or supports research initiatives related to autism in Africa
  • Dr. Diane Taranto Partner — Co-founder of CHIP International and pioneer in launching autism training initiatives in Africa.
  • Focus for Health Funder — Provided annual sponsorship to CHIP International beginning in 2011.
  • Focus for Health Partner — Partner organization focused on decreasing autism and chronic illness through environmental health advocacy and empowering research-based decision-making
  • GES Special Education Division Partner — Government education partner working to create equal educational opportunities for learners with disabilities through inclusive school environments
  • Ghana Partner — Primary country of operation and collaboration for autism and special needs programs
  • Ghana Education Service Special Education Division Partner — Government education partner involved in special education training and inclusion efforts in Ghana.
  • Government of Senegal Government — Collaborates on practical training workshops for health professionals in Senegal.
  • Guinea Partner — Collaboration country for autism and special needs programs
  • Kansas University SWIFT Education Center Partner — Collaborated with CHIP International on autism training initiatives, as indicated by the joint recommendation letter.
  • Kenya Partner — Collaboration country for autism and special needs programs
  • Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Neurology Clinic Partner — Partner involved in training initiatives on autism and developmental disabilities in Ghana.
  • Learning Differently Partner — Partner organization focused on empowering educators to teach individuals for whom learning is a challenge, emphasizing personalized, social, and cultural contexts of learning
  • Lois Bond Partner — Co-founder of CHIP International and pioneer in launching autism training initiatives in Africa.
  • Mary Diop Partner — CEO and co-founder of CHIP International, leading autism training and awareness efforts in Africa.
  • National Association of Private Special Schools Partner — Co-organized the 'Festival to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion' to commemorate Autism Acceptance Month in Ghana.
  • National Association of Private Special Schools Partner — National umbrella organization in Ghana representing private special education institutions and advocating for inclusion and reduced stigmatization
  • Nigeria Partner — Collaboration country for autism and special needs programs
  • SWIFT Education Center Partner — Partner in equity-based Multi-tiered System of Support and inclusive education research and services
  • Senegal Partner — Primary country of operation and collaboration for autism and special needs programs
  • Speak Up Africa Partner — Health communications and advocacy partner focused on child health, policy change, and resource mobilization in Africa
  • Special Olympics Partner — Collaborated on the lighting of the African Renaissance Monument in Senegal for World Autism Day.
  • Special Olympics Senegal Partner — Global partner serving athletes with intellectual disabilities through sports programs in Senegal
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Caregiver and Educator Training
    methodology: applied-behavior-analysis
    By using one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a core methodology, the organization equips caregivers and educators to effectively support autistic children, because structured, evidence-based behavioral techniques improve developmental outcomes.
  • Early Identification and Intervention
    methodology: early_identification_and_intervention
    By training frontline providers and caregivers to identify developmental disabilities early, the organization aims to improve or reverse negative developmental outcomes, because timely intervention is critical to long-term success.
  • Neurodiversity Affirmation and Inclusion
    methodology: neurodiversity_affirmation
    By recognizing autism as a spectrum of diversity rather than a deficit, the organization fosters greater acceptance and appreciation of autistic individuals, because affirming identity leads to improved social integration and self-worth.
  • Pyramid Training Model for Local Capacity Building
    methodology: pyramid training model
    By training professionals and caregivers who then train others, the organization creates a cascading effect that builds sustainable local capacity, because empowering local change agents multiplies impact across communities.
  • Stigma Reduction Through Narrative Change
    methodology: stigma-reduction_through_narrative_change
    By shifting societal narratives around autism, the organization reduces stigma and increases inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, because public perception fundamentally shapes acceptance and opportunity.