In a bid to foster inclusivity in education, the Friends of the Deaf International Foundation, in partnership with the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, hosted the 4th…
Children with Disabilities
I-Future Initiative, Isonye Foundation Empower Girls with Disabilities on Menstrual Health
In commemoration of Menstrual Health Day 2025, the Inclusive Future for Persons with Disabilities Initiative (i-Future Initiative), in partnership with Isonye Foundation, led a transformative menstrual health awareness and sensitization…
JONAPWD Osun Celebrates Children with Disabilities on Children’s Day
Osogbo, Nigeria – In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State Chapter, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt admiration to…
Parents Urge Zamfara Govt to Establish Boarding Schools for Children with Disabilities
Parents and guardians of children with disabilities have called on the Zamfara State Government to transform the existing School for Special Education in Gusau into a full-fledged boarding institution. They…
Senate Leader Bamidele Donates Mobility Aids, Vehicles to Ekiti Therapy Centre
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. The donation, made during a visit…
NGO to Build Modern Care Centre for Children with Disabilities in Nigeria
OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, a UK and Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, has unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility to support children and young adults with special needs in Nigeria. The upcoming…
Call for More Partnerships as Foundation Supports Special Needs Children
Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, has called for stronger partnerships to support vulnerable members of society. During the handover of donated items—including 23…
LASODA Hosts Quiz Competition for Students with Disabilities
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has reaffirmed the Lagos State government’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and advancing education for students…
Police Bring Joy to Less Privileged and Children with Disabilities in Rivers State
The C4i Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to community service. Following a recent visit, the team, led by Commander CSP…
Rotary Club Brings Festive Joy to Abuja Orphanage for Children with Disabilities
The Rotary Club of Abuja, Kubwa, has been lauded by the management of JKS Orphanage Home for Children with Special Needs in Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for its notable…
FriendnPal, Africa’s AI multilingual mental health platform, has hosted over 500 children with disabilities and their caregivers to a Christmas party in Lagos. The group offered free medical check-ups, mental…
KWASU Introduces N100,000 Fee Waiver for Students with Disabilities
Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has taken a significant step towards promoting inclusivity by introducing a N100,000 fee waiver for its students with disabilities. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh,…
By Umar Saleh As part of the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) celebrations, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) trained 300 students from the Special Education Center…
Oyebanji Launches Therapy Centre to Support Children with Disabilities
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of People with Disabilities (PWDs) by unveiling a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with special needs. The…
Foundation Advocates for Comprehensive Support in the Education of Children with Disabilities
Aiming to improve the quality of education for children with special needs, the Lyceum Foundation, an NGO, has called for increased and effective funding from both federal and state governments.…