Why it is needed
In Uganda, an estimated 9% of children with disabilities and additional needs enroll in primary school. Furthermore, those who attend are more likely to be excluded from the classroom, fail to progress, and drop out (UNESCO 2015).
Since 2014, Kyaninga Child Development Centre (KCDC) has actively promoted equal opportunities for over 7,000 children with disabilities by providing essential health care, therapy, rehabilitation services, and socio-economic support to children with disabilities and their families living in Western Uganda.
Kyaninga Inclusive Education Hub was set up in 2020 as an integral part of KCDC’s holistic approach to promoting equal opportunities. The Hub ensures more children with a wide range of physical, intellectual and communication disabilities can gain access to inclusive classrooms where they can thrive and learn effectively alongside their nondisabled peers. Kyaninga Inclusive Education Hub is currently making the vision for inclusive, equitable and quality education a reality for thousands of children in Western Uganda.
The Education Hub comprises 3 key elements:
- Kyaninga Inclusive Model School – A joyful place where children are empowered to explore their potential through Educational excellence within an environment of growth and well-being
- Professional Development Centre – A cornerstone for transformational learning that raises standards and brings about real improvement in classroom practice in local Ugandan schools
- Inclusive Education Community Outreach – overcomes stigma, negative attitudes and the numerous barriers that prevent children with disability gaining access to school