IN UGANDA, CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ARE, NEGLECTED, ABUSED AND HIDDEN AWAY.
What if you’d never heard of Autism? What would you think when you saw a child rocking, humming, not speaking to you? What about Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy?
In Uganda, there is a severe lack of awareness about cognitive or developmental disabilities. In fact local language has no word for “Autism” or “Down Syndrome.” Instead they use words like cursed or possessed. Still today children remain hidden, locked in homes, victims to inhumane traditional healing practices, institutionalized and excluded. These are the world’s most vulnerable children, and they have been forgotten.
Until now…
embraceKulture is working to create a world where all children and their families are accepted and embraced.
Hear their story
WHAT WE DO
We focus on empowering members of the community to drive change and work in collaboration with local partners.
TECHNOLOGY:
Mobile solution to spread awareness
Our innovative technology solutions work for both feature and smartphones mobile phones for diagnosis, awareness and training in urban and rural areas.
EDUCATION:
Education for all
We are building a system for quality education and life long learning for all from primary through apprenticeship programs.
INCLUSION:
Fully inclusive communities
We work with local leaders, advocates and organizations to develop programs to foster inclusion throughout the community
WHAT YOU CAN DO
LEARN ABOUT DISABILITIES:
Learn more about what it means to have a disability around the world.
VISIT:
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and our amazing Sensory Safaris
SUPPORT THE CAUSE:
Showcase your ability and be a hero! Work with your friends, classroom or team to raise money for change
