SICDE Project

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Mtuli FoundationU.S. Embassy LilongweYouth Wave Malawi

SICDE, MACOHA collaborate to train caregivers, teachers in assistive device creation for children with spinal disabilities SICDE and MACOHA trained Karonga district participants to create sitting assistive devices from local materials for spinal disability support, writes Wezzie Mwangonde.

SICDE Team since January has been visiting different schools and CBCCs in Karonga District to appreciate how the integrated children with disabilities are coping in their respective schools/CBCCs. The goal was/is to identify the gaps that require immediate attention. On-site trainings were/are offered to teachers/caregivers and parents to address the recognized gaps.

The rainy season has impacted children with disabilities negatively as most are not able to commute due to weather conditions. We keep on encouraging parents/guardians to help children with disabilities attend school at all times. This week, we will be at Mwabi Branch to train and make assistive sitting devices for children with sitting difficulties. Below are the snapshots of the activity that we have been doing since January in this second quarter of SICDE Project.

SICDE Project is financed by U.S. Embassy Lilongwe and implemented in partnership with MACOHA and Mtuli Foundation. These partners are key in coordinating some activities in the centers where the project is implemented.

Young African Leaders Initiative NetworkEducation Cannot Wait foundation Scotland Malawi PartnershipU.S. Embassy Lilongwe

Friday 25 November was yet another busy day for SICDE Team. The team visited Twambilire branch to train parents/guardians and teachers/caregivers of the children with disabilities. The training is aimed giving these people the capacity to help children with disabilities improve academic performance. It also equip these people with abilities to manage children with disabilities so that these children can have an equally conducive environment for learning. Attached are photos giving a pictorial focus of the day. U.S. Embassy LilongweMtuli FoundationAirtel Malawi

Educating children with disabilities requires teachers and parents to have the capacity to support their learning needs. SICDE Team this week began the training of parents and teachers of our targeted children with disabilities in the district. U.S. Embassy LilongweMtuli FoundationAirtel Malawi