15/06/2026
Advancing Inclusive Education: Advocacy for Community Members in Chibombo District.
AHDI, a partner under Collective Action for Disability Rights (CADiR), supported by the Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD), conducted a 3-day workshop in Chibombo District, equipping community members with advocacy skills to promote inclusion and the identification of out-of-school learners.
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.
