Hiwot’s parents were encouraged to hear about the educational, emotional, and social support available to their daughter and agreed to send her to school immediately.
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“…For me, it was unthinkable that I would have a chance to live again. But my God sent WEEMA workers to me. I see them as angels who came to me with good news.”
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Recently, our staff visited Hambo Primary School, and upon arrival, were warmly greeted in sign language by students and teachers.
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Afterschool tutoring, including sign language training and homework support, is essential for students with disabilities who started school at a later age; helping to decrease their education gap.
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There is a lot of support and skills surrounding Tsedeke, his family, and other children with disabilities.
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Recently, our staff visited Asrat, his wife Dinknesh, and their four young children in the beautiful village of Osheto. Asrat and Dinknesh participate in multiple projects, including our farmers' support project, adults with disabilities project, and women's self-help group.
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We recently met Mesert, a 22-year-old student with a physical disability, at Mudula Primary School.
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In 2019, I finally saw students with different disabilities attending our school!
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Inclusive Education is Changing Lives for Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities in Southwest Ethiopia
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Wolayta Sodo University is one of the largest universities in the Southern region of Ethiopia. The University recently organized a disability inclusion training for their staff and administration and we were honored to be a part of it.
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Three more schools in Tembaro now have brand new inclusive education resource centers available to their students.
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Inclusion is a cornerstone of WEEMA’s work. We believe that educating all children leads to them realizing their full potential. Our work includes raising awareness about the rights and value of people with disabilities.
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“Before, the disabled were excluded and stayed at home. Now we can work and go to school because of what WEEMA and the government have done here.”
— BEKELECH, SHOPKEEPER AND MEMBER OF DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION IN MUDULA
Inclusion is deeply rooted in WEEMA’s community-led development work in Ethiopia. But what does inclusion exactly mean and how do organizations achieve it in their everyday practices, whether in Ethiopia, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
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A certificate can make all the difference.
In Ethiopia, people living with disabilities encounter many disadvantages in society and are often subject to stigma and discrimination. They are disproportionately poorer, and particularly vulnerable to crises.
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A WEEMA-sponsored team from Tembaro traveled south to Arba Minch to visit a rehabilitation center. This trip was part of WEEMA's ongoing work to raise awareness, destigmatize, and include the voices of people living with disabilities as part of local political agenda.
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