Humanity & Inclusion

Inclusive education in West Africa: first step towards the inclusion of children with disabilities

Since 2012, Handicap International has been improving the school enrolment and attendance of 170,000 children with disabilities in nine West African countries through the “Promoting the Full Participation of Children with Disabilities in Education” (APPEHL) project. Sandra Boisseau, who coordinates APPEHL from Dakar, Senegal, explains what the organisation is doing to remove obstacles to education for these children.

Bénédicte Leguezim is visually impared. She is 12 years old and studies in 5th grade in Loma Kolide.

Bénédicte Leguezim is visually impared. She is 12 years old and studies in 5th grade in Loma Kolide. | © Studio Cabrelli / Handicap International

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In Simon's shoes: the dreams and struggles of a young volunteer

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In Simon's shoes: the dreams and struggles of a young volunteer

In the Kakuma refugee camp, Simon, an energetic and intrepid teenager with albinism, is actively involved in raising awareness among his peers and bringing life to his school.

Kenya: Ali Abdi Tifo has found the secret to a successful business

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Inclusion Rights

Kenya: Ali Abdi Tifo has found the secret to a successful business

Ali Abdi Tifo, a shopkeeper in Kakuma, runs his business masterfully. Sales techniques, customer relations, finance…, he has developed his skills with the support of HI.

Promoting a more inclusive working environment in Kakuma

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Inclusion Rights

Promoting a more inclusive working environment in Kakuma

In Kakuma refugee camp, refugees and Kenyans run a number of micro-enterprises. HI and its partners are helping them to promote and develop their businesses.