Support for Children with Autism in Tajikistan

Since the beginning of it’s work IRODA has invested time and energy into raising awareness of Autism in Tajikistan.  IRODA has done this in a variety of innovative ways that have captured the attention of the general public and portrayed new and positive messages about Autism and disability in general.  The most recent example of this is IRODA’s involvement in a fashion show held on the 3^rd of December, the “International Day of People with Disability”.  

IRODA partnered with other organisations to host a fashion show that included and celebrated people with disabilities and their family members.  Mothers and children from IRODA were part of the spectacular event that brought disability to the forefront in a beautiful and optimistic way that challenged the stigma and negativity that has tended to exist in association with disability in Tajikistan.  With the support of local businesses, non-government organisations, the media and well-known Tajik models and personalities the event captured the attention of the general public and contributed the process of societal change that will see people with disabilities included and valued within their communities.

As IRODA takes such opportunities to increase awareness and promote the positive ways in which children with Autism can be involved in their local communities and increased numbers of families want to be involved in IRODA’s work.  Currently there are more children known to IRODA than there is time, staffing and resources to support them.  Please consider if you can continue to partner with IRODA by donating via the GlobalGiving site so that more children and their families benefit from the support, understanding and opportunities that IRODA can offer.