Working with disabled children and young people in Africa
Harry Chikasamba shares his story on how he came to be a member of the AbleChildAfrica Youth Council I wake up one morning, quite refreshed and energized for the day ahead. I feel that the days of my life are on a race, running ahead of my contribution to humanity. This makes me feel inadequate; I […]
In celebration of International Youth Day, our Youth Ambassador, Anthony Ford-Shubrook, shares his thoughts on International Youth Day and tells us how you can (and why you should) apply to be a member of our Youth Council… So, Anthony, what is International Youth Day and why is it so valuable? Every year, on August 12th, […]
Written by Carl Kojo Apeagyei (@Apeagyei_), Fundraising and Events Intern As adults, many of us are used to making decisions which fundamentally alter our lives and the lives of those around us. Choices such as having children, taking a new job, getting married or leaving school are core in defining ‘What it means to be […]
I have just returned from the World Humanitarian Summit where I was representing AbleChildAfrica. I had the privilege to meet young disabled activists from all over the world, and hear their inspirational stories about what they were doing to progress the rights of persons with disabilities in their own countries as well as internationally. Ivan […]
Thanks to the generous donations we received from our 30x30x30 Campaign last month and an initial grant from The British and Foreign Schools Society (BFSS); we’re delighted to announce we’ll begin working in Rwanda this year! In May, we’ll launch a pilot project working alongside UWEZO, a local disabled youth organisation based in Kigali, Rwanda. […]