Welcome to our FAQs page. Please find answers to some of the commonly asked questions about Special Children Special People -SCSP in Uganda regarding rehabilitation, inclusive education, livelihood improvement and donations. In case of further inquiries, please contact us on this email.
Is SCSP a registered organization?
Yes. Special Children Special People (SCSP) is a registered indigenous NGO in Uganda, Registration No. INDR1665812NB. We have operated for over 13 years, now based in Luwule, Mpigi District.
How about children in the residential Care?
First, the residential care purposely supports children with special needs only.
Children come into our residential care through two pathways. The first is children with special needs or mental disabilities who have been abandoned and referred to us by police or the Ministry of Gender. Where possible, we work with the probation office and local authorities to reunite these children with their families. This process is often slow: it requires a full family assessment and a structured intervention plan, and in some cases, it is complicated by the fact that it was the family itself that disowned the child.
In such situations we look at the best interest of the child. Poverty and the strain a special needs diagnosis can place on a household are the most common underlying causes we see, which is why family reunification efforts often include an introduction to our livelihood program — addressing the economic pressure alongside the emotional one.
The second pathway is through our Community Outreach program, where we identify children in the wider community who lack access to therapy and learning support. These children join our boarding section under a school arrangement, returning home during holidays rather than remaining in full-time residential care.
In both cases, our goal is the same: stabilize the child’s care and, wherever it is safe and possible, support the family’s ability to remain together.
What is vision for the residential home?
We aim to transition the residential home into a day-care therapy centre, parents training facility and expand our inclusive school. Transitioning into a space where therapeutical interventions, caretakers training and children inclusive learning happen on the same campus during the day and return to their families each evening. Our programs are built to work together. Children reach us through two gateways; abandoned children referred by police or the Ministry of Gender and children identified through Community Outreach who lack therapy and learning services. Economic hardships and negative attitudes sit behind both. It forces some families to abandon a child, and it stops others from affording therapy and school. Stigma, domestic conflict and caregiver exhaustion add to the pressure.
The facility once transitioned will let us support more children and the wide community. The transition is gradual and child-led. no child leaves residential care until an assessment confirms the family is ready and the return is safe. Children who cannot return home will continue to be cared for throughout.
Our objective is for every child to grow up as part of their family and community, and become an ambassador for inclusion tomorrow.
How is my donation used?
Donations go directly toward our four programs: Wisdom Hub Inclusive School, our Children’s Rehabilitation Home, our Community Outreach and Advocacy work, and the Livelihood Program.
How can my family access SCSP’s services?
A call or site visit is the initial step, a discussion with the home warden determines the next steps; either schedule an appointment for a child assessment or a referral. Care takers are encouraged to come along with any medical records, school report or a person that has been taking care of this child. A child is then enrolled into the program(s).
Can I sponsor a specific child or project instead of giving a general donation?
Yes — visit our Sponsor a Project page to see current sponsorship opportunities.
How can I volunteer with SCSP?
Visit our Get Involved page for current volunteer opportunities, or contact us directly to discuss how your skills could support our programmes.
Does SCSP accept in-kind donations (goods, equipment, supplies)?
Yes. Visit our In-Kind Gifts page for details on what’s currently needed and how to arrange a donation.
What is the SCSP’s Livelihood Programme (Loans & Savings Project)?
This programme helps caregivers of children with disabilities, and other vulnerable community mothers who lack access to commercial bank lending, build sustainable income through skills training and startup support.
Where is SCSP located, and can I visit?
SCSP is based in Luwule, Mpigi District, Uganda. Visitors are welcome to our school and rehabilitation home.
How can I stay updated on SCSP’s work?
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