Education & Young People Community & Social Justice 2023
Able Child Africa

Annual Review 2023

Able Child Africa is the leading UK charity improving the lives of children with disabilities across Africa. Their 2023 Annual Review — marking 39 years of operation — covers 1,000+ children supported and 1,750+ adults engaged across 6 countries. Highlights include a Comic Relief-funded safeguarding programme in Uganda, an inclusive play initiative in Kenya and the landmark launch of the Able Child Africa Network — 8 African-led organisations coming together to scale impact by 2030.

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📋About

Inclusive education, child safeguarding, disability mentoring, inclusive play, girls' protection, community inclusion, policy advocacy, Able Child Africa Network (8 founding African organisations), Comic Relief-funded safeguarding workshops

📊Key Metrics

1,000+ children with disabilities supported across 6 countries in 2023 Key Metric 1
1,750+ parents, teachers and government officials engaged; first year exceeding £1m in charitable fundraising Key Metric 2
39 years of operation; active in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi and Zambia Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Inclusive play programme in Kenya improving early childhood education access and communication skills for children with disabilities
  • Safeguarding standards developed with Ugandan Society for Disabled Children (USDC) through Comic Relief-funded grant — shared understanding embedded across full organisation
  • Able Child Africa Network launched with 8 founding African member organisations; 2030 Strategy launched targeting tripling in size and reach

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