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234 - Ndinogona Stimulation Programme, Uhambo Foundation, South

Africa

ONTACT

Uhambo Foundation

Ms. Sarah Driver-Jowitt

South Africa

+27 21 797 8239

VERALL GOAL

MISSION

Ndinogona was developed to empower caregivers and parents to make a lasting positive impact on the quality of life

and early development of children with disabilities. Ndinogona teaches caregivers that children with disabilities are able

to play and learn through stimulation.

Ndinogona:

Is a complete package incl. a Stimulation Kit, user guide and training, providing all the necessary resources.

Removes barriers to play for children with disabilities

Empowers & supports caregivers with knowledge and skills to engage children.

Increases exposure to learning concepts and improves school readiness.

Identifies ways children communicate and participate in activities of daily living (ADL), practice life skills and

develop a child’s independence

Addresses social issues, such as stigma and isolation.

Helps caregiver’s to understand the value of play

Built into this practical training programme is information about the rights of children with disabilities, positioning of

children for optimum participation, the role of a career, social and cultural stigma, myths surrounding disability and

communication.

HE SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED

Ndinogona (which means “I CAN!” in Shona) provides caregivers with the tools, resources and skills to play with and

stimulate children with disabilities, allowing them to participate in everyday activities. The program consists of the

Stimulation Kit, caregiver training and ongoing support.

To ensure caregivers are able to do every activity in their particular setting, each kit includes: 4 color-coded bags that

contain all the needed toys, assistive devices that facilitate participation and an easy to follow manual.

The manual describes over 100 activities and songs. Activities in the Ndinogona kit exposes children with disabilities to

all areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), which are: basic needs, personal hygiene, play, learning and social skills. These