Katalemwa Cheshire Home

Katalemwa Cheshire Home for Rehabilitation Services is a development org that provides support to children with disabilities and their families in Uganda.

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Today, Guest of Honour H.E. Mr. @ChantryHugues , Ambassador of Belgium, officially launched the #3D Printing Project at @KCHuganda , supported by @HI_federation & Belguim Embassy. The tech will cut production times, reduce waste, and improve prosthetics & orthotics across Uganda

[Katalemwa Cheshire Home @KCHuganda]

We are officially launching the 3D printing project at @KCHuganda ,set to take place on November 12th, 2026.
Members of the press are invited to attend
Read the full press release here: https://t.co/mfs6vRglbw
#3DPrinting #AssistiveTechnologies #DisabilityInclusion

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@KCHuganda is proud to celebrate @wokoberashamim, Eastern Uganda Youth Council Chairperson under the #BENMAPP Programme! She is an official delegate at #COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye (Nov 9–20) taking our grassroots voices to the global stage to advocate for inclusive climate action

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@KCHuganda team conducted mentoring and coaching sessions for 6 #iSAVE groups in financial literacy under the #ECBID project, along with VHTs and CDOs across Namasagali, Nabwigulu, and Butansi subcounties in Kamuli District enhancing sustainable livelihoods for families of CWDs

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From the National #CBR/#CBID/#CBDID stakeholders dialogue, featured in The New Vision @newvisionwire titled "Employers to adopt disability-inclusive hiring under proposed regulations"
#DisabilityInclusion
Read More: https://t.co/Y1pSOC6FVZ

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The National Dialogue on CBR/CBID/CBDID is happening now at Hotel Africana!
Organized by @KCHuganda & @Mglsd_UG with support from #LilianeFonds
The discussion: a sustainable, inclusive framework spanning health, rehabilitation, education, livelihoods & social protection for PWDs

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Today, all @KCHuganda staff, volunteers, and interns underwent a Safeguarding & Child Protection training facilitated by our Safeguarding Focal Person, Joan Najuka.
We focused on the definitions, scope, and core principles of #safeguarding vs. #childprotection.

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8 youth with disabilities (4M, 4F) received their resettlement packages under the #ECBID project funded by @cbmWorldwide after completion of vocation trainings in hair dressing, hair cutting, tailoring and motorcycle repair to help launch their businesses in #Kamuli District.

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@kchuganda and @UNAPD brought together 18 #BENMAPP implementing partners to reflect on lessons learned and co-create the 2027 Annual Plan!
The meeting also marked the official launch of the Steering Committee.
#DisabilityInclusion #lilianefonds

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Today in Bukomansimbi @bukomansimbi293 ,
@KCHuganda
launched the "Feeding to Save Lives Project" funded by #LilianeFonds Aligned with #Vision2040, this initiative tackles severe feeding & nutrition challenges for children with disabilities.
#ChildNutrition #DisabilityInclusion

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True freedom leaves no one behind! As we (#Uganda) mark 64 years of independence, our hope is that gains in disability inclusion keep growing and deepening.

#UgandaAt64 #Independence #DisabilityInclusion

[Katalemwa Cheshire Home @KCHuganda]

2 Busy days for @KCHuganda

1. #NCC2026 at @Makerere: Showcasing how our Assistive Tech Centre uses 3D printing & CNC tech to design solutions for PWDs
2. 4th National Special Needs & Inclusive Education Symposium at Tororo Girls School
#InclusiveEducation #AssistiveTechnologies

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#3DPrinting is becoming a reality to revolutionize the Plastic Section of our Assistive Technology Centre! This week, our technicians and Orthopedic Technologists completed hands-on training on how to use this technology.
About AT Centre: https://t.co/pl7CZoSCj8

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@KCHuganda through the Board of Governors is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of an Executive Director.
Full Details: https://t.co/DimR7qcdkr

#jobadvert #executivedirector #disabilityleadership

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of the King of Tooro, His Royal Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV 1992 - 2026

#enkubaetutiire #toorokingdom

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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Lawrence Luzige who has been serving as a dedicated Orthopedic Technologist in our Assistive Technology Centre.

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@KCHuganda is interested in suitably qualified bidders to submit sealed bids for purposes of construction and renovation of disability friendly pit latrines in Gulu and Amuru districts as per the advert on our website
https://t.co/Gm33wFGMlk

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@KCHuganda is readvertising an opportunity that was published 29/06/26, seeking a qualified Consultant to conduct a Mid-Term Evaluation for the "Building Effective Networks" (BEN) Uganda Program (2024-2028) funded by Liliane Fonds.
Details: https://t.co/hjY2KyD0yZ
#consultancy

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@BOU_Official Great work @BOU_Official for supporting disability inclusion in schools

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@KCHuganda trained key stakeholders in Kamuli on disability inclusion under the Enhanced Community-Based Inclusive Development project supported by @cbmWorldwide leading to sub-county steering committees to identify children & youth with disabilities. #DisabilityInclusion #CBID