FAQS

The Inclusive Education (IE) Hub for Africa is a regional platform and professional community bringing together organisations, institutions and individuals working to advance disability-inclusive, equitable and accessible education across Africa. It is a space to connect, learn, share, collaborate and influence, bringing African experience, expertise, evidence and solutions closer together.

The Hub is for organisations and individuals with an interest in or commitment to disability-inclusive education, including NGOs and CSOs, governments and education authorities, organisations of persons with disabilities, schools and universities, teacher training institutions, researchers and academics, teachers and education professionals, EdTech and assistive technology innovators, development partners and foundations, students and emerging professionals, and advocates and other champions of inclusive education. You do not need to be a specialist disability individual or organization to join.

Yes. The primary focus is Africa, but organizations and institutions outside Africa interested or with relevant expertise, partnerships or a demonstrated commitment to advancing disability -inclusive education in Africa may also engage with the Hub.

No, not currently. The IE Hub for Africa is now primarily a professional community and knowledge platform. Members can access learning opportunities, webinars, communities of practice, resources and knowledge exchange, but the wider purpose is to connect people and organizations and enable them to learn from and contribute to one another.

IE Hub tackles barriers to inclusive education by curating practical, accessible resources for educators; offering training courses on inclusive teaching practices; and creating community spaces where educators and organizations can share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another's successes and challenges.

Membership provides access to a growing African community working on disability-inclusive education. Depending on your membership category, you can connect with practitioners, organisations, experts and innovators; access resources, research, tools and learning opportunities; participate in communities of practice and discussions; share your expertise, programmes, research and innovations; showcase your organization and projects; discover potential partners and collaboration opportunities; access relevant events and opportunities; and contribute to discussions shaping disability-inclusive education practice and policy.

The IE Hub for Africa does not guarantee funding, contracts or partnerships. It does, however, provide a space where members can discover organizations with complementary expertise, share opportunities and explore potential collaboration. Members can also share relevant funding calls, partnership opportunities, research opportunities and other opportunities with the community.

Members can showcase their organization and expertise, disability-inclusive education programmes, projects and initiatives, research and evidence, tools and resources, innovations and technologies, case studies and good practice, and publications and other knowledge products. Members can also provide links to their websites and project pages.

Organizations complete a Membership Application and Web Profile Form with basic organizational information, a short profile, areas of expertise and relevant projects. They are also invited to provide their logo, 3–5 photographs, project descriptions, links to projects or publications, areas where they would like to connect or collaborate and areas where they can contribute knowledge or expertise.

Some information, such as the organisation's name, profile, logo, selected project information, photographs and links, is intended to be publicly visible. Members will confirm what may be published when submitting their membership application. The members-only platform provides additional spaces for community interaction, discussion and engagement.

Members can participate in discussions, join communities of practice, exchange resources and experience, ask questions and seek peer advice, discover other members, participate in events and learning sessions, share opportunities, develop professional connections and explore potential collaborations. The aim is to move beyond simply accessing information towards learning and working together.

Communities of Practice are thematic spaces where members with shared interests can learn from one another and explore practical challenges. Potential themes include disability-inclusive education, inclusive teacher development, assistive technology, digital learning and EdTech, inclusive education in emergencies, inclusive early childhood development, data, evidence and measurement, gender and inclusion, and accessibility and Universal Design. Communities will evolve according to members' interests and priorities.

Yes. Member contribution is central to the Hub. Members can contribute research, tools, publications, case studies, practice notes, innovations, events, webinars and other resources relevant to inclusive education. The Hub aims to ensure that African practitioners are not only consumers of knowledge but also producers and contributors of knowledge.

Yes. Members can pose questions, seek examples from other countries, request resources and ask peers about approaches they have tried. The aim is to make the Hub a place where members can solve problems together, not simply find documents.

Members may have opportunities to contribute to or host webinars, learning sessions, discussions and other activities through the Hub, subject to moderation and quality standards. This provides opportunities to share expertise and create learning opportunities for the wider community.

Accessibility is a core principle of the IE Hub for Africa, not an additional feature. The platform is being designed to support people with different access needs, includingpersons with disabilities, with attention to accessible content, navigation, documents, images and digital interaction.

The IE Hub for Africa is a two-way community. Members are encouraged to participate constructively, share knowledge and experience, respect different perspectives and lived experiences, contribute resources and opportunities where appropriate, support peer learning, respect confidentiality and intellectual property, and promote inclusion, accessibility, equity and dignity.

The IE Hub will use appropriate membership principles, community standards and moderation processes. Members are expected to provide accurate information and engage respectfully. Resources, discussions and contributions may be moderated where necessary to maintain a safe, professional and useful community.

Membership begins by completing the IE Hub for Africa Membership Application and Web Profile Form and submitting the requested organisational or individual information. Applications are reviewed for alignment with the purpose and principles of the IE Hub for Africa. Once membership is confirmed, members can complete their profile and begin participating in the community.

Once membership is confirmed, members can create their profile, explore other members, join communities, access resources, share their work, participate in discussions, connect and collaborate. As the Hub grows, new learning opportunities, communities, resources, events and collaboration opportunities will be added.

The ambition is for the IE Hub for Africa to become a living African ecosystem for inclusive education — a place where people can find expertise, discover African solutions, learn from practice, build partnerships, generate knowledge and contribute to shaping the future of disability-inclusive education across the continent.