2022 VULNERABLE CHILDREN FUND
IMPACT REPORT Pradeep: Out Of Isolation Pradeep* is a ten-year-old boy living in rural Nepal. As a person with disability, he was isolated and had little opportunity to play or learn with other children. In his area, people with disability are often considered to be ‘untouchable’. His mother tried to keep him safe by withdrawing him from community life and keeping him out of school. The family faced many challenges because of their poverty. When Pradeep’s mother heard about the Child Club in her community, she saw an opportunity for her son, but he had to be enrolled in school to join. She was reluctant but with support from our Partner, and others in her community group, she enrolled Pradeep in school. Since then, Pradeep has grown from an isolated child with low self-confidence, to a lively, sociable student who is making great progress in Grade One at school. ‘I like going to school.’ Pradeep said. ‘I like colouring and drawing.’
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299,701 vulnerable children and their families access health services, community groups, livelihood training and financial services, so they can build a better future.
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Pradeep’s mother is no longer anxious about his wellbeing; she’s an advocate for other children with disability.
children engage with child protection services, Child Clubs, and education about the dangers of early marriage, child labour and drug abuse.
‘I hope this project will support people with disabilities in the future’ she said.
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Thanks to your regular gift to the Vulnerable Children Fund, our Christian Partners can support families like Pradeep’s, promoting inclusion and providing access to disability support services for children with disability in communities around the world.
children living with a disability access various support groups to enable them to thrive in their community and beyond
*Name changed for privacy