CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Disability is often viewed as a stigma in many parts of Africa, including Zambia, leading to exclusion from the social community, as people are ashamed of those with disabilities. This mindset stems from traditional cultural influences. As a result, children with physical or mental impairments are often hidden away at home and receive no individual support. Only a very small percentage of children with disabilities in Africa attend school. Many older individuals with disabilities live in extreme poverty, are isolated, discriminated against, and often even abused. The situation for these people is extremely complex. We aim to counteract this by partnering with a school for children with disabilities to offer individual support and assistance, while also providing love, acceptance, and appreciation in a special way.
STRONGER TOGETHER
In practical terms, this means that it is possible to sponsor a child with a disability at our partner school, Through The Roof, through Life Trust. These special sponsored children will receive the same services as, for example, the children at Life Trust School Waya. This will help ensure that children with disabilities also have a chance at a better future, experiencing love and care along the way.