The Inclusion Programme (2023 - 2024) widened educational access for girls and children with disabilities, who are most vulnerable to missing out on educational opportunities. The programme worked with key stakeholders in children’s lives and schooling, including parents, community leaders and teachers. The programme introduced inclusive environments in schools, providing training on developing inclusive learning materials and curricula, teaching girls to make reusable sanitary towels, building girls’ bathrooms, setting up girls’ clubs and working with children to build their self-confidence. 

This project will change our culture for the better - giving girls and disabled children the future they deserve. We commit to ensuring that this continues for the sake of the next generation.

Mtwara District Education Officer

 

Highlights 

39,523 children (including boys and non-disabled children) learnt about how to support and encourage an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for everyone, with a specific focus on gender and disability. 

Since January 2023, 357 sessions have been delivered to parents and carers of disabled children, supporting 1444 children’s at-home learning and ability to participate in school in a meaningful way.  

71 Girls Clubs were set up in schools across Mtwara region, with 100% of participants saying that they felt more self-confident after attending. Schools also reported an uptick in girls’ attendance, as girls felt better able to manage their menstrual health with knowledge and dignity. 

The programme has so far trained 1629 teachers, school managers, community leaders, regional education officials and other key stakeholders in girls’ education in how to deliver an inclusive, rights-based education for all children. 

 

Click to view the Inclusion Project Report - January 2025