Enhancing Rehabilitation Services for Children with Disabilities in Ndirande, Blantyre, Malawi

About this Project

Building on its work to promote disability inclusion, Step Up Organization will implement a 12-month project that expands access to rehabilitation services for children with disabilities in Ndirande, Blantyre.. With $9,526.90 support from Mudzi Connect, the initiative will fully equip a physiotherapy room with essential devices such as therapy mats, treatment beds, gait training stairs, and parallel bars, enabling over 40 children to access safe and effective rehabilitation. More than 100 assistive devices including wheelchairs, walkers, and standing frames will be distributed to children from low-income households, while at least 40 caregivers will be trained through bi-monthly workshops in home-based rehabilitation techniques. Step Up will partner with the Ndirande Handicapped Center to mobilize families and with Tiyambe Creatives to construct and maintain assistive devices, while training local artisans to ensure sustainability. By improving access to therapy, equipment, and caregiver support, the project will restore mobility, independence, and dignity for children with disabilities, while freeing caregivers to engage in income-generating activities and strengthening household well-being.