Inclusion First
Country: Nigeria
Location(s): Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Ebonyi, Nasarawa, Oyo, Ondo, Lagos, Imo, Plateau, Rivers, FCT.
The Inclusion First program supports CYWDs from Age 0-25 years through the Child Empowerment Support, which comprises direct support (Child Development) and indirect support (enabling Environment). This twin-track approach seeks to offer holistic rehabilitation to CYWDs and their families ensuring their empowerment and their inclusion into the larger society.
ILEP Members involved
The Leprosy MissionSunday Udo Partners
St Louis Inclusive School, Festus Fajimilo Foundation, Servants of Charity - House of Providence Special School, Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria, Hope Center for Inclusive Education, The Engraced Ones, St Vincent School for inclusive Education, Open Doors, Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, ELIM Christian Vocational Training Center (CVTC), St Louis Community based Rehabilitation, RECDOCT Center, Charis Healthcare and Community Support Initiative, St Joseph Inclusive Model School. Hand Maids of the Holu Child Jesus (HHCJ Rehabilitation Center, Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC), Hopeville Rehabilitation Centre, SECHILD Center, Jela Development Initiative, Our Lady of Fatima Sisters, St Bernadette Nursery and Primary School, Mariam Homes
Physical facilities involved