Uganda
USDC, our implementing partner in Uganda has been supporting disabled children for the past 20 years. It provides medical and educational support to individual children, work closely with schools and families and work campaign to ensure that disabled children achieve their rights. In doing so USDC staff work closely with children, families and communities as well as partnering with government staff in the health, community and education sectors.
Parents Support Groups
The formation of Parents Support Groups has enabled parents to become more involved in changing the lives of their children. The groups provide information and support to parents and a useful resource in educating the wider community.
Work in Schools
In schools USDC has been working closely with local government to train teachers to work with disabled children and provide appropriate resources for learning for them. It has also established Child Rights Clubs aimed at encouraging disabled children to fully interact with their peers.
Mental Health Projects
USDC staff felt little was being done to meet the needs of children and young people with mental health problems. Consequently USDC has been working to integrate children with mental health problems in to their work. This has been done by equipping health professionals with the necessary skills, educating parents and communities about mental health and illnesses and advocating for access to education and training.
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