Niger
Inclusive education for children with disabilities
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People with disabilities in Niger face a much higher level of discrimination and socio-economic inequality than the rest of the population. This discrimination is expressed through poor access to education, employment, healthcare and the limits placed on their role in society.
In 2008, following initial short term projects, Handicap International's operations in Niger were integrated into our Burkina Faso programme as part of a single strategy. In Niger and particularly in Niamey, we act in three key areas:
- Working towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools, in partnership with the Ministry for National Education;
- Promoting the rights of people with disabilities by providing advocacy support to disability associations.
- Controlling mine-related risks through mine risk education.
Key Facts - Niger
• Population: 15.9 million
• Household Consumption: $406 per year
• Life Expectancy: 53 years
• Human Development: ranked 167th out of 169 countries
Source: UNDP HDR 2011
Our projects
 | Food crisis
A bad harvest and political instability in neighbouring Mali have resulted in a severe food crisis in Niger. Handicap International is organising targeted food distributions to 3,000 disabled people, pregnant women and elderly people. > Find out more. |
 | Mine risk education
Working alongside the authorities to prevent accidents from landmines and unexploded weapons. Activities include developing resources for information, communications and training, training workshop leaders and carrying out awareness-raising actions, particularly targeted at children, in 36 mine-affected communities. |
 | Inclusive education
A project focused on three main areas:
- providing technical support for the management of special education
- including children with disabilities in schools through the implementation of a pilot project on inclusive education in the Niamey urban area.
- training and awareness-raising for teachers on including children with disabilities in mainstream schools. |
 | Disability rights
Supporting groups and organisations of people with disabilities in close collaboration with disability federations and the relevant ministries. Training and activities related to awareness, advocacy, technical and financial support and access to community life. |
