Inclusive Education
Education is a fundamental human right that is universally recognized as an innate entitlement. It holds the power to break the cycle of poverty and opens doors for individuals to pursue better opportunities. In addition to being a means to escape poverty, education serves as a gateway to better lives. Inclusive education is the most powerful approach to provide every child with an equitable chance to attend school, acquire knowledge, and develop the skills necessary for success. It entails educating all children together in the same classrooms and schools. This approach ensures that marginalized groups, such as children with disabilities, are provided with genuine learning opportunities. Inclusive education systems recognize and celebrate the unique contributions of students from all backgrounds and enable diverse groups to learn and grow together, benefiting everyone involved.
About this theme
Many adults in the Northern Province districts struggle with reading, contributing to the community's high poverty levels. People with disabilities face even more challenges due to high illiteracy rates, making them more vulnerable. There are still significant inequalities in education, especially for individuals with disabilities and girls, despite improvements in access to education. Children with disabilities have the same dreams and deserve a quality education to develop their skills. However, they often experience discrimination and exclusion from schools because of prejudice, stigma, and the lack of inclusive measures.
Our work & the Global Goals
SSHJM IDP's work in Inclusive Education is supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 4: Quality Education
