Support Abandoned Intellectually Disabled Children

We have around 35 youngsters above the age of 18, and those capable of working are involved at our vocational training center that also oversees the WIP program. Youngsters choose their areas of interest and perform duties at the office, the kitchen, in our gardens, with cattle rearing, etc. The program seeks to involve them in home activities while training them for gainful employment in the local community.

Weekly WIP feedback sessions have been introduced to create a space where our youngsters are free to share their experiences and challenges in the course of work. The sessions also help staff to plan their schedules and provide the necessary trainings. Reward mechanisms have been introduced to encourage both staff and students to better attain their goals. Savings Bank Accounts have been opened for all our youngsters and a monthly stipend is deposited in to their accounts since March 2019, which they are free to use as they please.

Working on campus offers them many opportunities for learning and growth, and our WIP program seeks to focus on three main areas of development: (1) personal – where they develop the knowledge and skills important to personal growth, such as expanding self-awareness, and organizational and communication skills; (2) professional – where they develop skills important to professional goals, such as establishing and understanding professional conduct, setting priorities, and more; and (3) social – where they gain the knowledge to navigate relationships and share skills while developing social competencies that enable inclusivity.