Our Approach

The Challenge We Address

In Uganda, children with disabilities are among the most marginalised groups. Key challenges include:

• Limited access to early identification and rehabilitation services
• High levels of stigma and discrimination within families and communities
• Poverty among caregivers, limiting their ability to support therapy and schooling
• Inadequate inclusive education facilities and trained teachers
• Weak social protection systems for families with children with disabilities

These challenges reinforce each other. A child who does not receive therapy may not access school. A caregiver without income cannot prioritise rehabilitation. A community that lacks awareness may exclude both the child and the family.

SCSP addresses these interconnected challenges through an integrated support model.

The Approach: A Holistic Family Support Model

SCSP works on the understanding that supporting a child with a disability requires supporting the entire family and surrounding community. Our approach integrates:

• Rehabilitation and early intervention
• Inclusive education
• Livelihood programme
• Awareness, advocacy and community engagement

This model ensures that progress made in one area is reinforced in others, leading to sustainable outcomes for children and families.