Lasting Action For Inclusion in Burkina Faso
Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), we are launching a crowdfunding campaign to support our partner organisation ODIS.
ODIS is implementing a 1-year inclusive education and training project in Burkina Faso, and they would greatly appreciate your support.
Please visit our crowdfunding page to find out more about the project and to make a donation.
You can also read our special IDPwD newsletter here.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
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Women who give birth to a child with a disability often face being abandoned. In an attempt to create a more positive portrayal of disability and to change the way that parents perceive their child’s disability, ODIS seeks to create an enabling environment where parents can learn how they can encourage their child to achieve their full potential.
Doreen* was rejected at birth by her father because of her disability. Her mother had no choice but to leave the family home and entrust Doreen to her elderly grandmother’s care. ODIS worked with Doreen’s family. They were able to convince the father to accept Doreen, so she and her mother have been welcomed back to the family home. Doreen has now joined primary school. She is adapting well and loves spending time with her new classmates.
