Disability Rights Rwanda Project #54342

Inclusive education for children with disabilities

by Friends Peace House

Project Report | Apr 29, 2026
small groups of giving and saving were created

By Donatien NDIZEYE | M&E Leader

Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities

We are grateful for the continued support toward our project focused on promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities. Through your generosity and partnership, we continue to witness positive transformation in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

During this reporting period, the project supported 25 children with disabilities through the distribution of pigs as a sustainable livelihood initiative aimed at improving family income, nutrition, and school participation. We are happy to report that the pigs are doing very well, and many families have shown a strong commitment in taking care of them. This has brought renewed hope and confidence to both the children and their caregivers.

In addition to livestock support, we organized the beneficiaries into small groups focused on saving and giving. These groups are helping families learn the importance of financial discipline, mutual support, and community cooperation. Through regular meetings, parents and caregivers are encouraged to save small amounts, support one another during challenges, and plan for the future of their children.

The project continues to contribute toward inclusive education by reducing some of the economic barriers that prevent children with disabilities from attending school regularly. Families are now more motivated to prioritize education, school materials, healthcare, and proper nutrition for their children.

We have also witnessed increased social inclusion within the community. Children with disabilities are gradually gaining more acceptance and participation in community activities, while parents are becoming stronger advocates for their children’s rights and education.

Despite the progress made, challenges still remain. Some families continue to struggle with poverty, limited access to specialized educational materials, and healthcare services for children with disabilities. Funding limitations also affect our ability to reach more vulnerable children who are still in need of support.

We therefore continue to call upon donors, partners, and friends of this project to stand with us in expanding this important initiative. Your continued support will help us empower more children with disabilities, strengthen inclusive education, and improve livelihoods for vulnerable families.

On behalf of the children, families, and communities we serve, thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us create a more inclusive and hopeful future

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Dec 31, 2025
A 25 disabled children were supported with pigs

By Doantien Ndizeye | M&E Leader

Background

The Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities project was conceived in response to the persistent barriers faced by children with disabilities in accessing quality education. Many of these children come from extremely vulnerable households affected by poverty, social exclusion, and limited access to basic services. As a result, school attendance and retention among children with disabilities in the target community remains very low.
The project aims to promote inclusive education by supporting children with disabilities to enroll, remain, and succeed in school through educational support, community awareness, and economic empowerment of their families.

Project Status

Due to limited funding, full implementation of the project has not yet commenced. The organization is still in the process of mobilizing resources and engaging donors and well-wishers to support the education-related components of the project, including school fees, learning materials, assistive devices, and inclusive learning support.
Interim Support Activities
Despite the funding constraints, the organization recognized the urgent needs of the beneficiary families, particularly the severe levels of poverty affecting children with disabilities. With the limited funds available, a small-scale livelihood support initiative was implemented as an interim measure.
A total of 25 children with disabilities were supported through the provision of pigs to their households. This initiative was designed to help families generate income through pig rearing and sales. The income earned is expected to contribute to meeting basic household needs and to support future education-related expenses for the children as the project awaits full funding.

Outcomes Achieved So Far

25 children with disabilities have received pigs as a source of livelihood support.
Families have gained an opportunity to improve household income and economic stability.
The intervention has helped reduce immediate financial pressure on households while long-term educational support is being sought.

Challenges

Limited financial resources have delayed full project implementation.
Many beneficiary families continue to face extreme poverty, which affects children’s readiness to enroll in school.
Lack of adequate donor funding for inclusive education interventions remains the primary constraint.

Way Forward

The organization remains committed to implementing the Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities project in full. Efforts are ongoing to engage donors, partners, and well-wishers to secure the necessary funding. Once resources are mobilized, the project will focus on enrolling supported children into schools, providing learning materials, and promoting inclusive education practices within the community.
In the meantime, the organization will continue monitoring the livelihood support provided and offering guidance to beneficiary families to ensure sustainability and positive outcomes for the children.

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Sep 3, 2025
every child has the right to education

By Donatien Ndizeye | M&E Leader

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