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Finding my inspiration
Vilda explains how the Girls’ Education Challenge made her feel positive about disability and her future.
Renewed hope
Delilah Adongo is 15 year’s old from Amolatar, Northern Uganda. Thanks to our education project in Uganda, Delilah has been able to attend school - something her Grandad never thought was possible.
A second chance for education
Thanks to our education project in Zambia, Kennedy is now able to access an education.
Why you should be hiring disabled people
34-year-old Miriam Wawira Njeru is a customer care executive for Safaricom. But her journey to employment hasn't always been easy. She has had to overcome stigma and discrimination around her disability.
Why supportive work environments are important
Rosemary Wairimu shares her journey to employment after joining Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya as an industrial chemist in September 2019.
Using an Alexa has changed my life
Thanks to technology like Alexa and Duolingo, Natalie has been able to rebuild her confidence and stay connected to her friends and family. She tells us about how our Digital Inclusion project has been life-changing for her.
Digital Inclusion has helped me learn new skills
Renee tells us how our Discover IT programme has helped her to build confidence and learn new skills.
I now feel confident using technology
Stephen started to get involved with Go Digital just before coronavirus lockdown measures due were introduced. He tells us how the project has supported him during lockdown.
Transforming communication
Nick Bishop finds out how modern communication technology will make a difference to disabled people’s lives at Hill House.
I am so grateful to Opportunity Suffolk
Darren tells us how our Opportunity Suffolk programme helped him to secure a new job.
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