In Tanzania, as in many African countries, children with disabilities are considered cursed and are often hidden away for life to avoid family shame. Access to public education is denied due to the existence of an abnormality, with or without disability.
Day Spring Academy and Preschool at YWAM-Mwandege welcomes local children into integrated classrooms at all preschool and primary school levels.
Children with motor disabilities have greater independence at Dayspring Academy due to classroom modifications including ramps and accessible toilets.
The dedicated teachers at Dayspring Preschool foster a warm and inclusive space where acceptance thrives.
Dayspring Preschool admitted our first student with disabilities in 2015. After graduating at the top of her preschool class she is now excelling in primary school.