By Elizabeth Sellers | U.S. Director of Development & Communications
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) works to ensure that children with disabilities in Rwanda can learn, grow, and thrive in inclusive school environments. Through partnerships with national authorities and local communities, HI trains teachers, makes school infrastructure accessible, and develops tailored educational materials, including Braille textbooks and inclusive learning handbooks. These efforts ensure that students with a range of disabilities—physical, sensory, and intellectual—can access quality education alongside their peers. HI also raises awareness within communities to promote inclusion and combat stigma, while sharing good practices through working groups and collaboration with education stakeholders.
One child helped by the generosity of HI's supporters is Sifa, a young Rwandan girl living with albinism. Due to deeply rooted myths and discrimination surrounding albinism, Sifa was bullied and excluded at school. With support from HI and its local partners, Sifa’s school participated in an inclusive education program that provided teacher training and community awareness sessions. As a result, attitudes began to shift—Sifa’s classmates became more accepting, and teachers learned how to support her needs better. Today, Sifa is thriving in her classroom, confidently pursuing her studies and helping break down stigma in her community
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