Spring
of Hope is a
community-based rehabilitation non- profit organisation
for children
with
disabilities in rural areas of Uganda. We currently
work with 500
children and
their families in the areas of education, physiotherapy, awareness
raising and
income generating projects. Our aim is to see that these children are
able to
reach their true potential. Before the work of Spring of Hope began
disabled
children were being abused, locked away and tied up due to the stigma
of
disability.
Spring of Hope is based in Kayunga district, Kangulumira Sub-county. The programme started in August 2004 working alongside another organisation; it gradually grew and developed with the services extending to the neighbouring districts wherever possible. In 2011, Spring of Hope Uganda SoHUG was registered as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) in its own right.
We work with kids that have various disablities:
Spring of Hope is based in Kayunga district, Kangulumira Sub-county. The programme started in August 2004 working alongside another organisation; it gradually grew and developed with the services extending to the neighbouring districts wherever possible. In 2011, Spring of Hope Uganda SoHUG was registered as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) in its own right.
We work with kids that have various disablities:
- Deafness/significant hearing impairment
- Visually impaired/significant sight problems.
- Learning disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental disabilities
- Epilepsy
- Physical disability
We also aim to improve
general community knowledge and awareness; helping them understand
disabilities, what can be done and we carry out community
assessments.
Children are assessed to determine their needs. Some children be referred for surgery, some prescribed physiotherapy programmes, and others may be given adaptive equipment.
Children are assessed to determine their needs. Some children be referred for surgery, some prescribed physiotherapy programmes, and others may be given adaptive equipment.
