Karagwe Disability Program (CBIDO)

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Karagwe Disability Program (CBIDO)

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AFRICA:

Karagwe Disability Program (CBIDO)

The Anglican Diocese of Kagera and Anglican Aid are working together to show the love of Christ to all people in word and deed. In Tanzania, people living with a disability suffer from discrimination and social isolation, and lack opportunities to break out of the poverty cycle. They can miss out on education, medical care, and even food and shelter. Babies born with a disability are sometimes considered cursed, and there is little hope of a better future.

The Community Based Inclusive Development Organization (CBIDO), also known as Karagwe Disabilities, is changing lives of people with disabilities in the Kagera Region by improving medical care, rehabilitation, and access to education and employment. Anglican Aid and the Diocese are partnering with them as they focus on making it possible for children to go to school and adults to be trained in skills that will help them to make a living. CBIDO also provides support for the families, disability advocacy, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

Nowadia’s story

When Nowadia was born with a cleft palate, neighbours never visited or congratulated the family. “They used to say that this child is a curse and I shouldn’t breastfeed her but let her die to get out of this trouble,” said Nowadia’s mother.

Staff from CBIDO met Nowadia in 2023 when she was three months old, unable to feed properly and undernourished. The staff helped her mother improve her baby’s feeding and arranged for her to have two rounds of surgery to address the cleft palate.

Nowadia is now healing and growing well and CBIDO is following up to help with Nowadia’s speech as she grows. “May our Almighty God bless you for what you have done,” said Nowadia’s mother. “Thank you!”

CBIDO Workshop Redevelopment

In 2025, donations to CBIDO will support the renovation and revitalization of a rehabilitation centre in Karagwe. The centre will be transformed into a fully functional workshop dedicated to producing affordable, locally made assistive devices such as mobility aids, prosthetics, and learning tools.

The renovated facility will also offer vocational training for local artisans and youth with disabilities, provide repair and maintenance services, and generate income through lodging services. With improved accessibility, specialised work zones, and training spaces, the center will become a hub for inclusive development and disability empowerment.