Our appeal for donations was successful. Not only lessons, but also joint extracurricular activities should be a natural part of the children’s everyday lives. Now darts, chess, Scrabble and table tennis are also part of this – and four racing wheelchairs!
Our social worker Geoffrey expresses his gratitude and explains:
“Sport helps to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with disabilities, as it can change the community’s attitude towards people with disabilities by highlighting their abilities and reducing the tendency to see the disability rather than the person.
Through sport, people without disabilities interact with people with disabilities in a positive context that forces them to revise their assumptions about what people with disabilities can and cannot do.
Through sport, people without disabilities interact with people with disabilities in a positive context that forces them to revise their assumptions about what people with disabilities can and cannot do.
Sport changes these physically disabled children in an equally profound way by enabling them to realise their full potential and advocate for change in society. Through sport, they acquire vital social skills, develop independence and are empowered to advocate for change. Through sport, they also learn the importance of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others.
Participation in such events is very important as it helps to reduce dependency and develop greater independence by helping them to become physically and mentally stronger.
We also intend to hold an inter-school sports competition once a month, to which we will invite neighbouring schools to help them develop social skills, build self-confidence and ultimately improve their physical and emotional health. Members of the community will also be invited to participate in sports such as chess, Scrabble, darts and table tennis at these events to reduce stigma and help them make friends and develop a sense of belonging.”
The children thank their donors.
