33%
of Disabled Refugees
Introduction
It is important to note that Disability is a global development issue to be addressed through inclusion using the human Rights approach. If the Sustainable Development Goals must be achieved, there is need to leave no one behind thus the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is paramount. Further, Uganda ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on the 25th of September 2008 signifying its commitment to implement issues of disability at international standards.
As of late 2025, statistics showed Uganda’s refugee population to be over 1.9 million refugees; over 133,000 or about 6.7% of the approximated value are refugees living with disabilities. Children with disabilities are estimated to be about 33% with numbers increasing rapidly each day as more refugees hit the country’s border points.
In line with the inclusion principle, Keynes Disability Association (KDA) in collaboration with the Cohere assessed displaced children living with disabilities to identify their learning potentials and determine suitable education placements. Additionally training of parents was also carried out concurrently to equip them with basic skills in managing children with special conditions. The exercise was in Rwamwanja refugee settlement camp in Kamwenge District and targeted groups were from the refugee camp and host communities.
Objectives of the Assignment
Parents’ Training on children with special needs
Training for parents was carried out within Rwamwanja Refugee Camp but run-on different seminars concerning children with Cerebral palsy, autism and intellectual disabilities.
Scope of the Training
The training covered the following topics to enable parents and caregivers get some basic techniques in managing displaced children with cerebral palsy, autism and intellectual disabilities in Uganda
Keynes Disability Association welcomes volunteers across the world to give their services to transform the lives of people and refugees with disabilities in communities and settlements.
Facilitating marginalized families through sustainable business startups and training
Inclusive quality education for Refugee children living with disabilities
Mobilization and registration of people with cerebrala palsy, autism and other intellect