FANA - Center for Learning Differences & Speech-Language Therapy

at MDA Conference, Mumbai, India (April 17-18, 2026)

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What happens when the script itself is different?

A whole new way of understanding learning.

Join Dr. Aschalew A. Demissie as he brings forward insights on dyslexia in Amharic, a perspective rarely explored on the global stage. This is where research meets real-world diversity in language and learning.

📍 Mumbai
📅 17th & 18th April

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💡✨ in ACTION! ✨💡

We have just wrapped up an incredible 3-day training in beautiful Bishoftu! 🌿📍

Diving deep into hands-on workshops, our amazing team at FANA Center for Learning Differences and Speech-Language Therapy strengthened practical speech and language therapy skills that truly make a difference. 📚🧠

This is more than training - it’s a mission. A commitment to give LIGHT and VOICE to individuals facing learning and communication challenges. 💬❤️

We learn. We grow. We empower. And we rise together for those who need it most. 💪✨

Every child, including those with learning differences like dyslexia, deserves the chance to learn and thrive in school.

We are proud to have contributed to a groundbreaking new white paper from The Luminos Fund, which lays out a practical approach to inclusive education in low-learning contexts.

📄 The paper, "The Luminos Learning Differences Approach," emphasizes a powerful truth: effective instruction for all is the foundation of inclusion.
In Ethiopia and across Africa, many children struggle not because they can’t learn, but because they aren’t taught in ways that work for them.

At FANA Ethiopia, we believe inclusion should not mean separation or special tracks. Instead, it should be the natural outcome of high-quality, structured pedagogy that benefits every learner. This paper echoes our mission and offers evidence-based strategies that are already making a difference in Ethiopia and beyond.

Key takeaways:
✅ Start with effective, phonics-based literacy instruction for all.
✅ Use real-time monitoring to identify learners who need extra support.
✅ Foster joyful, safe, and inclusive classrooms.

We invite educators, policymakers, partners, and parents to read, reflect, and act on these important insights.

Together, we can ensure that all children - no matter their learning needs - receive the education they deserve.



🔗 Read the full white paper here:

Learning for All: A Luminos White Paper on Advancing Inclusion in Low-Learning Contexts - Luminos Fund Discover an evidence-based framework for learning differences in education—helping educators ensure every child receives effective instruction and support.