Improving health and well-being of poor children with development delay
Project supported by Fellows In Development
Fellows In Development (FIND) is a Rwandan non-governmental organisation fighting against health inequalities.
The project uses sport and education to fight the exclusion of children with development delay and cerebral palsy.
Context
Perinatal asphyxia is due to a lack of blood circulation or gas exchange to or from the foetus, during or after childbirth. Various studies have shown that birth asphyxia increases the risk of cerebral palsy and development delay in children.
A study led in the Kamonyi district by Fellows In Development (FIND) revealed that children with cerebral palsy or development delay are victims of stigmatisation, social discrimination and social exclusion.
Drawing on the inclusive power of sport, the project offers these children adapted sporting activities.
Goals
- Promote the health and well-being of 500 children suffering from development delay and cerebral palsy
- Improve the level of education of these children
- Improve the personal development of children suffering from development delay and cerebral palsy
Activities
- Organisation of weekly adapted sports activities in the community (cycling, running, swimming, etc.)
- Literacy classes
- Health screenings in the community
- Weekly adapted sports sessions
- Organisation of tournaments
Targeted impacts / Results
- 500 direct beneficiaries
- Inclusion within the community of children suffering from development delay and cerebral palsy
- Reduction in the severity of children’s disabilities and improvement of their health status
- Higher skills and experience in adapted sports
Photo credit: FELLOWS IN DEVELOPMENT
Location
Rwanda
Project led by
Fellows In Development
Start date
Date to be defined
Project status
Project already funded
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