Advocacy & Policy for Inclusion
Driving policy change so that inclusion is written into law, aligned with the CRPD and African Union guidelines.
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Every learner. Every learning space. Every country.
Connecting governments, educators, organizations of persons with disabilities, families and researchers to advance inclusive education across Africa.
Why this matters
The scale of the challenge, and of the opportunity
15%
of the world's population has a disability
Source: World Health Organization (opens in a new tab)
What we do
Six priorities, one goal: education that leaves no one behind
From policy tables to classrooms, the IE Hub for Africa equips changemakers with practical tools for inclusive education.
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Foundational early learning environments where every child gets the strongest possible start.
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Teacher Training & Professional Development
Pre-service and in-service professional development that gives educators the skills to teach every learner.
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Education in Emergencies & Crises
Learning should never stop because of a crisis. We support safe, resilient education for children affected by conflict and displacement.
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EdTech Solutions
Leveraging accessible technology, from tablet learning centres to screen reader-ready content, to close learning gaps.
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Inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Vocational training pathways that lead young people with disabilities into dignified work and independence.
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Who we serve
Built with the inclusive education community, for everyone advancing inclusion.
The IE Hub for Africa is a shared platform for everyone working to make African education systems inclusive. Membership is open to organizations and individuals across Africa and beyond. Specialist knowledge of disability and inclusion is not required.
- Governments & policymakers
- Educators & school leaders
- Learners, parents & families
- Researchers & academics
- Civil society & NGOs
- Organizations of persons with disabilities
Showcasing what works
Projects making inclusion real
Evidence from the field, shared, so that we can adapt and scale it.
- Fida International and Pamoja Change, in cooperation with Aalto University's humanitarian architecture programme.
- Kilifi County, Kenya
Play for All
Play for All is an inclusive education initiative that seeks to create schools and communities where children with and without disabiliti...
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- Fida International and Pamoja Change
- Kenya
Tunajali Inclusive Quality Education Kenya Programme
The Tunajali Inclusive Quality Education Kenya Programme promotes equitable and inclusive quality education that supports the emotional, ...
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- Ministry of Education Somaliland
- Hargeisa, Somaliland
Enhancing & Improving Quality Education for Children with Special Needs
Strengthening the capacity of educational institutions to deliver inclusive education curriculum, assessment and resources.
See the projectOur vision in one sentence
A living African ecosystem for inclusive education, a place where people find expertise, discover African solutions, learn from practice, build partnerships and generate knowledge.
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Latest news
UDPK Advances Disability-Inclusive Pre-Primary Education Through National Symposium
The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), in collaboration with the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), co-convened a nationa...
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The most vulnerable children cannot bear accumulated crises
Children with disabilities in the poorest parts of the world pay a high price for an accumulation of global crises. This is wha...
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UNESCO launches new guidance tools to strengthen Education for Sustainable Development in education systems.
UNESCO is launching three new guidance tools to help Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) become a stronger priority in ...
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Stories & Insights
From the stories
Learner stories, told with consent.
The Shrinking Space for Education in the Humanitarian Response: 2026 EiE Financing and Prioritization Analysis
The diminishing pool of humanitarian funding has resulted in deep cuts to education while the needs in countries in crisis are ...
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Empowering Children, Greening Schools and Building Healthier Communities
Dorcas Kenya works with schools and key stakeholders to create safe, healthy, inclusive and environmentally responsible spaces ...
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The Hidden Curriculum of Exclusion: Disability Inclusion in Foundational Learning
Everyday classroom practices can unintentionally exclude children with disabilities, shaping their learning experiences and sen...
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- View Event for Virtual Consultation on Migrant Women and Disability. Group A: 9:00 AM Geneva / 2:00 PM Bangkok
- View Event for World Federation of the Deaf webinar on inclusive education for deaf learners
- View Event for Virtual Consultation on Migrant Women and Disability - Group B: 10:00 AM New York / 4:00 PM Geneva
Members Forum
Connect. Learn. Share. Collaborate. Influence.
Inside the members' platform, practitioners, policymakers and advocates exchange experiences across borders, in thematic Communities of Practice on assistive technology, EdTech, education in emergencies, early childhood, data, gender and accessibility.
- Disability-inclusive education
- Assistive technology
- EdTech
- Education in emergencies
- Early childhood
- Data & evidence
- Gender
- Accessibility
Ask the community for help, showcase your work, co-develop resources, and find partners for your next project.
Our members
A coalition of organizations committed to ensuring every learner belongs and thrives
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