Former sponsored student uses chess and football to improve psychosocial support for children

Former sponsored student uses chess and football to improve psychosocial support for children

When Mayele was grieving the death of his father in 2020, he took his chessboard and found it to be a source of relaxation.

May Joy Namu
December 21, 2021
Q&A with Physiotherapist Idah Sendagala

Q&A with Physiotherapist Idah Sendagala

Every September 8th, the world celebrates World Physiotherapy Day. In this Q&A our Physiotherapist, Idah Sendagala, shares about our work with refugee children living with disabilities in Uganda.

May Joy Namu
September 8, 2021
Restoring hope to vulnerable disabled children

Restoring hope to vulnerable disabled children

Programme Officer, Gumisiriza Micheal, shares his experience working with refugee children living with disabilities in Western Uganda.

Gumisiriza Micheal
June 29, 2021
Job vacancy: Special Needs Education Teacher (Uganda)

Job vacancy: Special Needs Education Teacher (Uganda)

We’re recruiting for a Special Needs Education Teacher to join our team. We’re looking for someone with experience and skills in the field of disability inclusion.

May Joy Namu
April 27, 2021
Learning and growing together with our partners through CSSC

Learning and growing together with our partners through CSSC

Programme Officer, Christine Awori, shares her experience of delivering Xavier Project’s award-winning Capacity Strengthening and Sharing Course

Christine Awori
March 31, 2021
Community-led trainings in Imvepi to support children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism

Community-led trainings in Imvepi to support children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism

Last week, Juliana Munyoki, travelled to Imvepi Refugee Settlement to deliver trainings with community volunteers to parents and teachers who are supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism.

Julianah Munyoki
March 25, 2021
Nurturing Trust In Crisis: How Crisis Response Can Build Trust In Refugee Communities

Nurturing Trust In Crisis: How Crisis Response Can Build Trust In Refugee Communities

Education Officer, Eldoma Dawood reflects on the importance of nurturing a trusting relationship between Humanitarian Organisations and Refugee Communities through effective response in times of crisis.

Eldoma Dawood
October 1, 2020
The Power of Knowing: Empowering Refugee Parents of Children with Disabilities

The Power of Knowing: Empowering Refugee Parents of Children with Disabilities

Katarina Fandlova, Programme Lead, discusses why educating refugee parents about their children’s disabilities allows them both to live more fulfilled lives.

Katarina Fandlova
July 8, 2020
Refugee Girls Need Educational Support Now More Than Ever

Refugee Girls Need Educational Support Now More Than Ever

Lawrence Njoroge, Education Officer, discusses why many refugees need educational support now more so than ever, and what we’re doing to facilitate this.

Lawrence Njoroge
June 25, 2020
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