Uganda

We have been working in Uganda for  40 years, breaking down barriers to inclusion and supporting children with disabilities and their families to thrive.

PROJECT IN UGANDA

Inclusive ECE

Children with disabilities often remain hidden, with those around them more likely to hold low expectations for their future. Getting them into early childhood settings and breaking down these negative stereotypes is vital to ensure they are able to thrive.

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More than 2.5 million children in Uganda have a disability. Despite this, as few as 9% of children with disabilities attend school due to the stigma and discrimination surrounding disability, which forces them to drop out.

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We know that children with disabilities are at an increased risk of being left behind in school when their needs are not properly identified and addressed. Early detection of their needs therefore facilitates appropriate support and ensures better outcomes for children with disabilities. We have been working with Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) in northern Uganda to develop a combined early identification and Individualised Education Plan tool. 

Working with teachers from several schools, this resource has enabled us to increase in the number of children identified with additional learning needs in communities. Teachers are then better equipped to develop individualized plans that support children to achieve their personal learning objectives, which crucially supports them stay in school, make progress and be more likely to transition to further education.

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Uganda Society for Disabled Children

Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) is committed to recognising and equalizing the rights of children with disabilities in Uganda.

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See the impact we are having in the other countries where we work.

WHERE WE WORK

Kenya

Impact in Kenya
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Tanzania

Impact in Tanzania
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Rwanda

Impact in Rwanda
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Malawi

Impact in Malawi
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Zambia

Impact in Zambia
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Zimbabwe

Impact in Zimbabwe

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