Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention - AHDI

16/06/2026

Today we honor the dreams, voices and resilience of African Children. The Day of an African Child reminds us that every child deserves education, protection, and a future filled with hope.
AHDI Joined hundreds of children in celebrating The Day of an African Child. The Day was Celebrated under the theme: "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa".

The Event was graced by the Permanent Secretary of Lusaka - Provincial Administration Professor Gideon Mwanza.
AHDI staff and the children joined in
A march past that was held from Chilanga Police, to Parklands School in Chilanga district.
Together, let's nature their potential and celebrate their light.

13/06/2026

From 10th to 12th June, 2026, Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI) successfully conducted an intensive three days training in Inclusive Education for parents and caregivers from Malichashi in Chibombo District under the Collective Action for Disability Rights Project funded by Norwegian Association of Disabled - Zambia. Utilizing foundational guidelines from Introduction to Inclusive Education for Organisations of People with Disabilities; Identifying Out-of-School Learners and Final Collaboration for Inclusive Education manuals, the training empowered parents and caregivers to analyze local root causes of exclusion, navigate rights-based frameworks like the Persons with Disabilities Act 2012, and leverage the "Twin-Track" approach and "Power With" dynamics to dismantle local educational barriers. Moving forward, these capacity-built parents and caregivers will be actively organizing proactive School Inclusion Teams (SITs), conducting community asset mapping, identifying out-of-school children, managing smooth educational transitions, and implementing practical solutions such as advocating for physical accessibility modifications and leading localized community awareness campaigns to ensure no child in Chibombo will be left behind due to disability.

08/06/2026

All work # No play # AHDI Staff #

08/06/2026

From 3rd–5th June 2026, Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention conducted a training on Child Rights and Child Protection at St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Lusaka.

Facilitated by the organization's Physiotherapist and IKI Project Officer, the training brought together 20 mothers from Mtendere, George, Kanyama, and Chawama communities.

The training equipped participants with knowledge on child rights, safeguarding, positive discipline, and the protection of children with disabilities. Through strengthened awareness and practical skills, these mothers are now better prepared to create safer, more inclusive environments where every child can thrive.

Protecting children starts with informed communities.

03/06/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI), in a wonderful partnership with the Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF), on 02nd June 2026 made a special donation to Malichashi Primary School in Chibombo District!
To support the foundations of learning and ensure every child has a comfortable place to grow, we handed over:

• 120 chairs dedicated to Early Childhood Education (ECE), giving our youngest learners a bright and proper start.

• 2 specialized chairs designed specifically for children with disabilities, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive education where no child is left behind.

A huge thank you to LASF for partnering with us to bring smiles, comfort, and better learning spaces to the children of Chibombo. Together, we are building a more inclusive and supportive educational environment!

01/06/2026

Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI) successfully conducted Inclusive Education training in Chibombo District through an intensive three (3) days workshop from 27th to 29th May, 2026 under the Enhancing Meaningful Participation and Opportunities for Women’s Equality and Rights (EMPOWER) Project. By training 31 key stakeholders including head teachers, teachers, Parent-Teacher Committee members, traditional leaders and Self-Help Group representatives, the training established a collaborative community network across five target schools namely Kayosha Secondary, Mutakwa, Katete, Kapopo, and Moomba Primary schools in Mungule Ward, Chibombo District. Drawing from Collaboration for Inclusive Education and Identifying Out-of-School Learners manuals, participants engaged in root-cause analyses of educational exclusion, integrated statutory baselines from the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2012 and adopted the "Twin-Track" approach to balance systemic school reforms with individualized learner support.
The anticipated impact of this capacity building initiative centers on transforming these target schools from simple structures into adaptive, learner ready environments that guarantee learner presence, participation and achievement. Moving forward, these stakeholders are fully empowered to identify out-of-school children, manage smooth educational transitions, implement practical solutions such as physical accessibility modifications and community advocacy ensuring that no child in Chibombo District is left behind due to disability or economic vulnerability.

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

From 20th to 22nd May 2026, Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI) conducted a three-day training for physiotherapy volunteers under the theme: Training on Common Disability Management and Nutrition.
The training equipped volunteers with knowledge and practical skills in the management of common disabilities in children, caregiver support, and the importance of proper nutrition and balanced meals in improving the health and wellbeing of children with disabilities.
This training will strengthen community-based support and improve the quality of care provided to children with disabilities and their families.

22/05/2026

Under the Enhancing Meaningful Participation and Opportunities for Women’s Equality and Rights (EMPOWER) Project jointly implemented by Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI) and the Zambia National Association of Women with Disabilities (ZNADWO) with support from the Scottish Government’s Women and Girls’ Fund, the organizations successfully hosted an impactful radio program on Chibombo Community Radio Station on 22nd May 2026 to share major strides toward inclusive development and advocacy across Mungule Ward. The broadcast highlighted key achievements, including women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Village Savings and Lending Associations (VSLAs) gaining the financial confidence to run small businesses and engage directly with civic leaders. Traditional leaders actively promoting girls' education to reduce stigma, while several local schools had already introduced inclusive infrastructure like ramps, heavily backed by a Ministry of Education District Education Board Secretary directive instructing schools to utilize their available grants to resolve accessibility issues. To sustain this momentum, the project commissioned comprehensive policy research mapping implementation gaps in national disability and gender policies, while rolling out grassroots advocacy skills and engagements that equipped women-led groups to directly monitor local service delivery and track resource allocation. While celebrating these community driven successes, the panel noted that targeted efforts had to continue to dismantle remaining hurdles, particularly the complex application processes required to access Constituency Development Fund (CDF) opportunities, accessing disability cards as well as ongoing physical infrastructure and policy implementation barriers that still limited full inclusion. By grounding our advocacy in collaboration, evidence, and direct grassroots participation, we are successfully building a more equitable socio-economic environment where women and girls with disabilities can truly thrive.