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The IE Hub for Africa is a regional platform and professional community bringing together organizations, institutions and individuals working to advance disability inclusive, equitable and accessible education across Africa.

NGOs, civil society organizations, governments, organizations of persons with disabilities, schools, universities, teacher training institutions, researchers, educators, EdTech innovators, development partners, students and advocates. A specialist disability background is not required.

Yes. Organizations and institutions outside Africa with relevant expertise, partnerships or a demonstrated commitment to advancing disability inclusive education in Africa are welcome to engage with the IE Hub.

No, not currently. The IE Hub for Africa is primarily a professional community and knowledge platform. It curates accessible resources, offers training opportunities on inclusive teaching, and creates community spaces for shared learning, but it does not issue formal certifications.

Access to a pan-African community, connections with practitioners and experts, resources and research, communities of practice, partnership discovery, events, and a voice in policy influence.

Complete the Membership Application and Web Profile Form with your organizational or individual information. Applications are reviewed for alignment with the IE Hub's principles. Request the form here.

Basic organizational details, a profile, areas of expertise, projects, logos, photographs and collaboration interests, via the application and profile form.

Some information, name, profile, logo and projects, appears publicly. You confirm your publication preferences during application, and data minimisation principles apply throughout.

The IE Hub does not guarantee funding, contracts or partnerships, but it provides the networking space where collaborators find each other and opportunities are shared.

Organizations, programmes, projects, research, tools, innovations, case studies and publications, with links back to your own website.

Members discuss topics, join communities of practice, exchange resources, seek advice, discover connections, participate in events and explore collaborations. See a preview.

Thematic spaces where members with shared interests learn from one another and explore practical challenges, covering disability inclusive education, assistive technology, EdTech, education in emergencies, early childhood, data, gender and accessibility.

Yes, member contribution is central to the IE Hub. Members contribute research, tools, publications, case studies, practice notes, innovations, events, webinars and other resources.

Absolutely. Pose questions, seek examples, request resources and ask peers about tested approaches, collaborative problem-solving is what the forum is for.

Yes, members may contribute webinars, learning sessions and discussions through the IE Hub, subject to moderation and quality standards.

Constructive participation, knowledge sharing, respect for diverse perspectives, contributing resources, supporting peer learning, respecting confidentiality, and promoting inclusion and equity.

Accessibility is a core principle of the IE Hub, not an additional feature, with attention to content, navigation, documents, images and every digital interaction. The platform targets WCAG 2.2 Level AA with a pathway to AAA. Read our accessibility statement.

Through membership principles, community standards and moderation processes that keep information accurate and engagement respectful.

You create your profile, explore other members, join communities, access resources, share your work, participate in discussions and start collaborating.

To become a living African ecosystem for inclusive education, a place where people find expertise, discover African solutions, learn from practice, build partnerships and generate knowledge.