Tunaweza – “We can”
Special care for children with special needs
Tunaweza Children’s Centre is an early childhood intervention centre in Kampala, giving children with special needs access to therapy and education programs.
Our values
A holistic approach for every child and family
We give children with special needs and their families the dignity, respect, justice, excellence and independence they deserve.
Dignity
We believe in the inherent value of each child and treat each child and family with dignity.
Respect
We respect the cultural importance of family.
Justice
We believe advocating for children with special needs will ensure they can become thriving members of our country.
Excellence
We provide appropriate and effective therapy and care that helps every child achieve their full potential – serving with our hearts, minds, bodies and strength.
Independence
Our programs and services prepare our children to live more independent lives and exceed society’s expectations.
Who we are
Making your child’s world better
Tunaweza Children’s Centre is a registered non-profit organization in Kampala, Uganda. We give children with disabilities access to therapy and day programs that support the specific needs of each child and their family.
The idea for the centre came from one of our founders, the mother of a child with special needs, who found there were no facilities offering the training and care her child needed. Today our multi-disciplinary team works with children with developmental delays ranging from mild learning disabilities to profound conditions such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
What we do
Our services
We connect families and their children with experienced professionals in special education, physical, occupational, and speech and language therapy, and counselling.
Day program
Our day program
We provide meaningful activities throughout the day for children whose parents wish to supplement the school day. The day program is perfect for children on school holiday or who need several therapies: a set schedule lets children enjoy other activities between their hour-long therapy sessions.
The day program does not replace your child’s place at school – it helps them develop and reach their full potential.
Half / full day program
Four hours or more of programming, including:
- Physical, occupational, speech & language therapy sessions
- Art therapy
- Music & movement
- Outside play
- Brain games and quiet activities
- Group and interactive therapy
- Snack and lunch breaks
- Massage
- Rest and nap time
News updates
News & events
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Empowering Children on the Spectrum
Children on the autism spectrum have remarkable abilities. Seeking support early and nurturing their strengths helps them reach their full potential.
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Addressing Autism
For Autism Awareness Week our team visited Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to talk with paediatric residents about autism spectrum disorder and early intervention.
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2023 Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting
Pamela Titi presented a poster at the 2023 Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada.
Volunteer
We welcome professionals and students in special education and physical, occupational, and speech and language therapy to volunteer at the centre in Kampala.
Donate
Thank you for supporting Tunaweza Children’s Centre. Your donations go a long way to providing our children with the services they need.