Survive and thrive: Supporting the early development of disabled children in Malawai (360G-CR-4089746)

Disabled children in Malawi, aged 0-3, are often hidden or abandoned and at high risk of abuse. Their families may not know how to care for them. Those around shun them. The project trains local workers how to identify and link them to help quickly. It sets up and trains parent groups so they can care for their children?s needs; and visits others still hidden in their homes. It also trains services that provide wheelchairs. It helps communities understand disability and how they can help. As a result, young children will develop better with improved feeding, posture and play so they can take part in normal life. Families will look after them better and be more accepted.