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ONTACT
Leonard Cheshire Zimbabwe Trust
Mr. Innocent Chimonyo
Zimbabwe
www.leonardcheshire.org.zw+263 772461047
ichimonyo@leonardcheshire.org.zwO
VERALL GOAL
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MISSION
The mission of the Inclusive Education project is to facilitate improved enrolment, retention and learning as well as
improved accessibility of quality education by learners with disabilities. Over 30% of children with disabilities across
Zimbabwe are not in school (National Association of Society and Care of the Handicapped, 2013). Less than 0.1% of
enrolled children in the four project districts are children with disabilities, against a national disability prevalence of 7%
(National Statistical Office, 2013), demonstrating stark exclusion.
As a result, children with disabilities (CWDs) may be last to enroll in school & first to drop out. Lack of access to this
basic human right curtails future life chances & perpetuates poverty & exclusion: 43% of male & 57% female people
with disabilities in Zimbabwe have never been employed. This should be changed with this project.
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HE SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED
1.
1. Improved enrolment, retention & learning
2.
2 Improved quality & accessibility of primary education
a.
Support CWDs & families to access assistive devices/technologies
b.
Provide transport solutions to children with mobility challenges
c.
Train & support CEEOs to support CWDs into mainstream primary education
d.
Facilitate adaptations to school buildings & provide inclusive materials
e.
Establish & equip resource centers
f.
Establish & support Child-to-Child clubs
g.
Train teachers in inclusive, gender-sensitive & child-centered teaching methods
h.
Train teachers, education officials & parents in Sign Language & Braille
i.
With other stakeholders, advocate for compulsory IE components in all teacher training
j.
Organize learning workshops & school exchanges to share learning & enhance delivery
3.
Parents, community members & organizations have better understanding of disability & support IE:
a.
Sensitize parents & community members on the rights & potential of CWDs