Children with Disabilities: A Holistic Approach towards Care, Inclusion and Empowerment
In 2026, Misean Cara will host a conference to share the learning, experiences and outcomes from its three-year Children with Disabilities (CWD) Programme.
Supported by the GHR Foundation, this three-year programme brings together Misean Cara member projects in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and South Africa that are working to improve community-based support and inclusion for children with disabilities and their families.
The conference will provide a space for Misean Cara members, practitioners, researchers and partners to reflect on what has been learned through the programme, explore practical approaches to disability inclusion, and discuss how these insights can inform future work. Through presentations, discussions and shared experiences from the nine participating projects, the event will highlight effective models of support and identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration and advocacy for the rights and inclusion of children with disabilities.
The conference will welcome speakers and panelists from Misean Cara, GHR Foundation, Catholic Care for Children International, Irish Aid, Kenya National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), Association of the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) and Christian Blind Mission (CBM).
Through a format of evidence presentations, video case studies, panel discussions and special guest speakers, the conference will:
- Present programme findings and evaluation results
- Share scalable community-based inclusion models
- Foster dialogue between practioners and policymakers
- Strengthen networks for disability-inclusive development
When: Tuesday, 14th April 2026 8am – 5pm
Where: KISE College – Nairobi, Kenya
For information about attending the conference, please email info@miseancara.ie
Misean Cara gratefully acknowledges the support of GHR Foundation and Irish Aid for their support of the Children with Disabilities Programme and Conference.
