Empowering Persons Living With Disabilities: Day of Action for inclusive Education and HIV/AIDS Awareness

This was during an action day on November 19 Persons living with disabilities under the Dynamique Handi association on Wednesday November 19 organised a day of action focused on fighting HIV/AIDS, promoting health, and supporting students with disabilities. The event was held in collaboration with KAMITIK AFRICA and GTR VIH/SIDA Littoral.During the action day event,…

This was during an action day on November 19

Persons living with disabilities under the Dynamique Handi association on Wednesday November 19 organised a day of action focused on fighting HIV/AIDS, promoting health, and supporting students with disabilities. The event was held in collaboration with KAMITIK AFRICA and GTR VIH/SIDA Littoral.During the action day event, about 200 deaf and hearing students at the Deaf Rehabilitation Center (CRES) received educational sessions on HIV/AIDS awareness, led by Essome Chamberlain and Mrs. Miranda. The CRES Director, Mr. Nyat Robert, praised Dynamique Handi’s commitment to inclusive education.Meanwhile adults with disabilities attended an in-depth sessions on HIV testing, prevention, and care at the Douala Regional Multifunctional Center. Mr. Sielahe Innocent Coordinator of DYNAMIQUE HANDI, emphasized vigilance and community mobilization. He called for enhanced collaboration, urging private school owners to join in making education more accessible for vulnerable children.

The organization also presented a project to reduce school fees for children with disabilities in private schools and received a donation of educational materials worth 800,000 FCFA, including mobility aids and Braille materials, for the Deaf Rehabilitation Center.enter.

By Gina Esong

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