Community Based Rehabilitation
She really enjoyed her new chair and even after this very short time, it was recognisable that her body posture had already been improved.
Now He Sits Like a King!
Positioning and proper support for children with cerebral palsy is crucial to their development and also to interacting and engaging with their environment.
New Horizons
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,
Partnership Opens the Way to School
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.
Empowering Mothers
“It is so important that you know your rights!”
New Found Confidence
During the last couple of weeks, Ahmed’s gait and posture have significantly improved.
Never too late to learn!
With the support and help from the staff I learnt how to take care of a child with disability.
Hope Stored in His Heart
Most of all we sense that Haitham now has hope stored in his heart that he did not have before.
What a Difference a Chair Can Make!
Adaptive equipment can make a big difference in a child’s life!
Each Child is Valuable
“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
Partnership for Change
Both organizations continue to work in partnership with the mom and her son and we are seeing positive changes in their lives.
Promoting Inclusion
An annual conference for mainstream school teachers and school transition support services helped promote inclusion in local communities.
Amina, a young girl with speech and cognitive delays,
Wheelchair Gives New Hope in Life
The wheelchair has not only contributed to Amir’s improvement physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
Healing and Growth
During a wedding in a small local village a large fire broke out!
The View Changes
After a couple of sessions on the back of a gentle horse, Jamal now rides with a smile on his face.
Trust is Built Through Peer Groups
This group of four men became eager to meet each other and friendship was formed.
Changing the Trajectory
Danior used to be angry all the time. He was quick to attack and hit the other kids at the children’s home. He had reasons to be angry –
Sing Hello
“Fahid, it is your turn to sing!” Our volunteers encourage and then, with a little bit of prompting, Fahid begins to sing for us.
Hope Starts in the Small Things
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.
How a Mother’s Life Was Changed
On his own, he began to stand up and to hold himself on the wall.
Opening Doors to Equality
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.