FPAD DWARFISM UGANDA

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KIBOGA DISTRICT MOBILIZATION EXERCISE

Foundation of Persons Affected by Dwarfism (FPAD-U) conducted a mobilization exercise with the aim of creating its structure with in the district. To the same meeting, key issues were identified rolling on discrimination and stigmatization calling for the need on an inclusive awareness rising on Dwarfism. Based on the above and other challenges, participants suggested the following interventions based on to develop the FPAD advocacy agenda;

  • Education for children living with dwarfism
  • Child protection of children living with dwarfism
  • Early identification of children living with dwarfism for support
  • Life skills training for young people affected by dwarfism
  • Accessing to formal financial services starting with ATM machines and counters
  • Awareness raising in dwarfism
  • Enhance access to HIV/AIDS services among people affected by dwarfism.