We launched our partnership in Zambia in 2020 to continue our mission to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

Zambia Association of Parents for Children with Disabilities (ZAPCD)
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Zambia Association of Parents for Children with Disabilities (ZAPCD)

ZAPCD is a membership organisation made up of parents of children and young people with disabilities who advocate for change.

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In Zambia, it is estimated that 18% of children with disabilities have been refused entry to a school or preschool because of their disability. All these children face discrimination preventing their inclusion.

We are trying to change this.

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Rights Club Created

We have set up 6 disability-inclusive child rights clubs to enable children to fight for their rights.

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Children Enrolled

We have enrolled 94 young children with disabilities into early childhood education.

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Parents Supported

We have registered 68 parents of children with disabilities into parent support groups.

What our plans are

Together with our partner Zambia Association of Parents for Children with Disabilities (ZAPCD), plans are underway to carry out a national review of the availability and accessibility of Early Childhood Education (ECE) services for children with disabilities in Zambia. We will identify the common barriers children with disabilities face, what successful approaches for inclusive early childhood education in Zambia already exist, and what are perceived to be the most sustainable solutions for furthering inclusive early childhood education in the current context.
We are looking forward to including children with disabilities themselves, parents of children with disabilities, community leaders, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government officials, teachers, and other education professionals in our research.

CASE STUDY

Angel's Story

Angel is six years old and lives in Zambia with her mother. When Angel was born, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is a physical disability that can affect movement and posture. For several reasons, Angel was not getting what she needed to learn and develop.

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Together, we can transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable children.

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