Caring for disabled children and young people in Mukono Uganda

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring hope to children with disabilities - and their parents, and to create a positive attitude towards them in the community.

We do this by:
  • Educating communities and parents in the prevention and management of disabilities.
  • Identifying appropriate referrals for children with disabilities.
  • Providing children with disabilities with skills and knowledge.
  • Networking and collaborating with other service providers.
  • Lobbying and advocating for services for children with disabilities.
  • Providing  affordable disability equipment to children.
  • Educating communities about AIDS and disability
Our programme of activities includes:
  • Teaching people with disabilities basics in reading, counting and writing
  • Vocational skills including making mats, baskets and bags and sewing and other crafts
  • Developing self-care skills including dressing and bathing
  • Provision of disability equipment physiotherapy, exercise and massage

Elizabeth House is committed to improving the quality of life of children with disabilities.