Enabling inclusion of children with disabilities and their families
We are Uhambo USA, a nonprofit that transforms the lives of children with disabilities and their families. Uhambo USA supports the efforts of the Shonaquip Social Enterprise (SSE) based in Cape Town, South Africa. Together we share a joint objective of creating inclusive, barrier-free communities for children with disabilities and their families.
Our name (Uhambo) means “journey” or “traveling forward” in the South African language, Xhosa.
We employ a holistic approach in our community engagement in South Africa. Our team of community workers, program facilitators, therapists and social workers in South Africa deliver capacity-building programs, appropriate devices, disability sensitization, skills training and referrals to support and services.
Given the success in South Africa, Uhambo USA is now bringing the Ndinogona “I Can” Stimulation Program and a limited selection of devices to the US.
The award-winning “I Can” program has been implemented across Southern Africa since 2013 to change perceptions about the rights of children with disabilities and their ability to play and learn. The training program was designed to empower individuals who work with children with disabilities on how to interact with children with disabilities, allowing them to play and participate in daily educational activities in an inclusive setting. This program is now available to care centers, schools, caregivers and educators in the US! Learn more!
