Global Whole Being Fund Report
Objectives: The Inclusive Community Playground Initiative aims to create an accessible and welcoming environment for children of all abilities, fostering social interaction and play. Additionally, the project seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by hidden children and those with disabilities who are out of school, promoting community support and advocacy.
Key Activities:
- Playground Construction: The project involves designing and building a fully accessible playground equipped with inclusive play structures to ensure that all children can enjoy recreational activities safely.
- Awareness Campaigns: Community workshops and events will be organized to educate families about the barriers faced by children with disabilities, as well as the resources available to support them.
- Capacity Building: Training programs was implemented for VDPA members, enhancing their skills in inclusive practices and community advocacy.
- Community Engagement: Parents (caregivers/community and religious leaders) was taken trough parental meeting where disability and inclusion issues (education right) have been taught
The project contributed to creating a more inclusive community by constructing a playground, raising awareness about hidden children and out of school with disabilities, and enhancing the capacity of our members. Continued efforts in maintaining the playground and sustaining awareness programs will further amplify these positive impacts over time.
Trough this grant we managed to:
- 207 parents reached on parental meetings
- ?112 hidden and out of school children with disabilities was find and linked to the schools for registration
- ?Our office was equipped with Power, office furniture's
- Purchased 1 braille machine and braille papers
- constructed and install a playground
- We did 4 capacity building on disability inclusion, Awareness creation
- Awareness facilitators, securities, cleaner, partnership and fundraiser , center adm was motivated
- We managed to partner with VNG, signed an Mou with HI ,we engaged with Global network of refugees with disabilities , great communication with IRAP
- 367 children are accessing the center and benefit from Inclusive education we are offering
Community Involvement is Crucial: Engaging parents/caregiver/community and religious leaders throughout the project fosters a sense of ownership and commitment. The community play a key role to spread inclusivity within areas, instruct their children on the use of playground and it ongoing maintenance, highlighting the importance of local support in ensuring project sustainability.
Prioritize Accessibility: Designing the playground with input from families of children with disabilities led to a more inclusive space. Ensuring that all features are accessible from the outset avoids costly retrofitting and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity.
Awareness Campaigns Drive Change: Educational workshops and community events significantly raised awareness about the challenges faced by hidden children. Tailoring messages to resonate with the community's values helped in garnering support and promoting advocacy.
Training Enhances Capacity: Providing ongoing training for VDPA members strengthened their ability to support inclusive practices and advocate effectively for marginalized groups. This capacity-building aspect is vital for long-term impact.
Feedback Mechanisms are Essential: Establishing channels for community feedback allows for continuous improvement and adaptation of the playground and associated programs, ensuring they remain responsive to the community's needs.
