Children with disabilities in western Uganda face substantial barriers to quality education, healthcare, and social inclusion, exacerbated by stigma and poverty. To address these challenges, we empower children and their families by providing essential life skills and assistive technology and facilitating access to inclusive education. Through community-based rehabilitation and targeted teacher professional development, we aim to break down these barriers, fostering an environment where children with disabilities can thrive. We aim to improve long-term well-being and active participation in community life, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.
Provide therapy, rehabilitation, and training for children with disabilities and special needs, along with support for their families and caregivers.
Increase access to high-quality inclusive learning environments.
Design, develop, and locally produce high-quality, affordable assistive technology suitable for every user.
At every level, advocate for the rights of children and their families experiencing disability and special educational needs.
Kyaninga Child Development Centre was founded by Steve and Asha Williams in response to their own personal search for help and support for their son Sidney. Together with physiotherapist Fiona Beckerlegge, they created a center to provide much needed high quality specialised and affordable assessment, treatment, education and support to children with disabilities, their families and carers, to enable them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives.
‘Unlike other NGOs, KCDC is known for their impact by all at the grassroots level despite not looking big and having fancy buildings and cars.’ – Charles Remo Joseph, Speech Therapist