Help Kenyan children with disabilities into school

In the schools (targeted through Meru North Disability Community centre) - Athi special school and Irindiro special school, 12 teachers and 130 parents have been trained on conducting playgroup therapy activities for the children. This has considerably reduced the occurrence of contractures and need for repeat surgeries.

16 Children with Disabilities were identified, assessed and placed in different appropriate schools therefore enabling them access education.

24 teachers, administrators and health workers have been trained on child rights and child protection.

In November 2019, 21 Children successfully underwent corrective surgeries successfully. 

Pupils at Irindiro received books for their library.

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The objective of this project is to help children with special needs into school.

Physiotherapy to children with disabilities

Most public schools and health centres do not have facilities such as physiotherapy and therapy equipment. In some cases, school administrators denied admission to children with disabilities due to lack of facilities or simply because they could not manage children with disabilities. DCC has continued to provide physiotherapy and support to these schools. This has enhanced enrolment and improved regular school attendance. Athi special school now has an enrolment of 135 learners while Irindiro special unit has 56 learners.

Child protection forums

DCC conducted stakeholder’s forums which in attendance included children, parents, teachers, school administrators, hospital administrators, and government officials. These forums were to share issues affecting children and planning efforts to enhance their protection. Some of the issues discussed included addressing child abuse and exploitation, responding to violence and creating safety nets. Through these initiatives 28 cases of child abuse were identified within the target area. This was possible through the established good working relationships and networking with the local administration such as the Chiefs, Sub-County commissioners, Children’s office, Police, as well as the Ministry of Education in following up cases of child abuse and ensuring the perpetrators are prosecuted. The DCC conducted 2 forums participated by these stakeholders among others to give feedback and strengthen this child protection network.

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