About Us.

NHINZE Children’s Disability Training and Advocacy Network (NHINZE-CDTAN) is a registered non-profit, community-based organization [processing NGO registration and permit] established in Uganda to promote the rights, participation, independence, and well-being of children with disabilities and their families. The organization envisions a society where every child with a disability is valued, lives with dignity, and enjoys equal rights and opportunities.

The establishment of NHINZE-CDTAN was largely informed by the Akwenda Intervention Programme, a community-based programme that was piloted in Iganga and Mayuge districts in Uganda. The programme sought to address gaps in knowledge, rehabilitation support, caregiver capacity, and access to appropriate services for children with disabilities, particularly children and young people with cerebral palsy. Following the implementation and evaluation of the Akwenda programme, the experience and lessons generated provided a foundation for establishing NHINZE-CDTAN as an organization dedicated to taking this work forward.





A central feature of the organization's approach is the Carer2Carer (C2C) model, in which parents and caregivers of children with disabilities are trained and supported to become agents of change within their families and communities. Caregivers participate in group-based learning, followed by practical, therapist-led sessions where they apply what they have learned with their children. This participatory approach recognizes caregivers as important partners in rehabilitation and seeks to build their confidence and practical skills.

NHINZE-CDTAN has also developed complementary interventions including goal-directed training, technical assistive devices, communication and advocacy, and nutrition interventions. Its goal-directed training approach encourages children to actively participate in achieving meaningful functional goals, while the organization also works to improve access to assistive dev

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