Motivation

Increasing the participation of children with disabilities in primary education in Gulu and Kampala, Uganda.

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Description

There are 2.5 million children with disabilities in Uganda. Disability rates vary across the country with the highest rates in the Northern regions (UNICEF 2014). A 2014 UNICEF report in Uganda predicted that, of children with disabilities in school, 27% are from the Northern region and 18% from the Central region. These figures do not take into account the variation in disability rates between regions or the irregular geographic coverage of special schools. This project aims to increase the number of children with disabilities (CWDs) attending and fully participating in primary education. It will use sport, mentoring and teacher training to break down barriers including stigma, confidence, life skills and social acceptance. It will also advocate for greater investment in inclusive education.

Objectives

Goal - 250 children with disabilities attend school regularly and fully participate Outcome indicators 1.1 Number of children with disabilities newly enrolled in school as a result of this project (50% girls with disabilities and 50% boys with disabilities) 1.2 Number of children with disabilities with 10% fewer school absences (50% girls with disabilities and 50% boys with disabilities) 1.3 Number of children with disabilities that graduate to the next school year

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Location

The country, countries or regions that benefit from this Programme.

Africa, regional, Uganda

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