Challenge
In Uganda, they don’t have a word for Autism. They use terms like 'cursed,' 'stupid,' or 'mad' instead. The lack of awareness leaves children with developmental delays at risk of severe danger or abuse. embraceKulture is working to change this.
Description
ekulture uses mobile phones to empower parents, teachers, and persons with disabilities to become agents of change, guiding them on the journey from awareness to advocacy. It is an e-learning web platform providing courses and information for self-paced learning and immediate application, optimized for low bandwidth distribution and mobile viewing.
Outcomes
Reached 120 users in Q1 2016, with significant impact on attitudes and perceptions towards disabilities. Achieved average improvement post-course of nearly 30 percentage points in knowledge. Positive feedback from special education teachers, parents, and trainers. Pilot programs launched with Perkins International, Mukisa Foundation, ADD International, and Inclusion Uganda.
