Education is her right
With small interventions, our partners are helping girls like Kalkidan, Birhan and Adanech
Misconceptions surrounding disability mean that many people are unable to access education and healthcare. Social stigma and discrimination mean there is a greater risk of living in poverty and experiencing abuse and exploitation.
Every person should be able to access the care they need.
Through providing specialist healthcare and dispelling stigma, our partners are working to make sure everyone is included and can reach the support they need.
We partner with local organisations providing support and opportunities for people living with disabilities in Ethiopia. Through their projects, they are:
If you have any questions about out partners’ work building a disability-inclusive society, please do get in touch.
Living with disabilities
2,158 children and adults were fitted for life-changing mobility aids.
660 children with disabilities and their siblings were supported to attend school, receiving educational materials.
30 teachers were trained in inclusive education, to make schools more accessible.
With small interventions, our partners are helping girls like Kalkidan, Birhan and Adanech
“I don’t want any girl to be shy about periods. A period is not a taboo it’s a natural process.”
“Together for an inclusive society” – Cheshire Services is working towards a future where all people living with a disability in Ethiopia can access healthcare, education and support. Their Menagesha Rehabilitation Centre in the Oromia region provides both resident children and outpatients with surgery, physiotherapy and custom-fitted prosthetic limbs and mobility aids. For children living in more remote areas, Cheshire Services runs a mobile outreach service. Reed House Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre in Addis Ababa welcomes children with disabilities for physiotherapy sessions and provides support for their families. Through their Sustainable Livelihoods Project, they support families with a parent or child living with a disability with agricultural and basic business skills training, so they are able to support themselves. They also run wider gender and disability awareness training within communities, with a focus on social inclusion, especially for mothers of children with disabilities.
