Through the project, Akmal was introduced to a world of possibilities.
Yousif, a 4-year-old diagnosed with spina bifida, lay curled up in the corner of the living room floor. The doctors had told his family to give up hope—he was disabled and would remain that way for the rest of his life.
In spring 2023 we partnered with another NGO. Their local staff were running a centre in the old city for children with learning disabilities.
They wanted to integrate children with physical disabilities and asked our physical therapist (PT) and our occupational therapist (OT) to work specifically with these children.
Children with disabilities (CWD) are being given the chance to learn at mainstream schools thanks to one of our partner organisations in Tajikistan.
School accessibility is one of the most important components of providing inclusive education and promotion of the rights of children with disabilities.
This child was 2 ½ years old and had never walked alone before!
During the last couple of weeks, Ahmed’s gait and posture have significantly improved.
“Will we finally move now?” The smile on Rania’s face was unmistakable. A combination of elation, joy, and anticipation was reflected in her expression as she entered the room and,
Most importantly, hope is present for Hamidjon because he has a loving mother, who, through our project, is able to experience support and acceptance, receive counselling and process her grief.
Through the project, Akmal was introduced to a world of possibilities.
On his own, he began to stand up and to hold himself on the wall.
“It is so important that you know your rights!”
The wheelchair has not only contributed to Amir’s improvement physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
There are many barriers for a child with disability to access education in Tajikistan. Sometimes this barrier is seen in the attitudes of people that think children with disabilities don’t belong in school or should be kept separate from other children.
With the support and help from the staff I learnt how to take care of a child with disability.
The parents of these children hosted a celebration to say thank you to our partners who have helped their families.
This group of four men became eager to meet each other and friendship was formed.
Adaptive equipment can make a big difference in a child’s life!
“I’ve learnt from you that each child is created by God and valuable, and I want to do my best to love and raise her like you would” she said
The view of the horizon from the CBR window is changing. As new life sprouts up and lurches forward around the CBR Center and throughout the villages,
Now Rustam can express himself, he is socializing with his peers, and he is participating in the cultural events of the organization. Rustam is ready to go to school!