Celebrating 40 years of of changing lives.
We work towards a world in which no child with a disability is left behind. We do this by bringing together a network of organisations that protect, educate and amplify the voices of children and young people with disabilities, so they are able to thrive. We work across Africa, breaking down barriers to inclusion so that children with disabilities are safe, thriving and heard.
As we celebrate Able Child’s 40th anniversary, I’m honoured to assume the role of Chair.
This year holds special significance as we celebrate our 40th anniversary — a milestone that underscores the incredible journey we’ve embarked on over the past four decades. In the last 40 years, we have witnessed the transformative power of our work, directly supporting over 55,000 children and young people with disabilities, equipping over 20,000 parents to become disability rights advocates and training more than 7,500 teachers on inclusive education.
The past year has been significant for our organisation. We adopted a new name, Able Child, expanded our reach to seven countries across East and Southern Africa, strengthened our team with new hires in Africa and the US, and, most excitingly, launched our 2030 Strategy: Safe, Thriving, and Heard, along with the new Able Child Africa Network.
The Able Child Africa Network comprises of leading African organisations united by a shared vision of a world where no child with a disability is left behind.
Mitul Shah, Chair of the Board
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