We are thrilled to share an inspiring milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey toward inclusive education! Two of our CII 2025 participants from Sri Lanka, Nethma and Dinithi, have recently served as Visiting Lecturers for the Disability & Inclusion course under the University of Kelaniya’s pioneering Higher Diploma in Special Needs Education for Teachers. This marks […]
Our CII 2025 participant Sangeeta Das from Odisha, India turned her action plan into action by successfully conducting a School Management Committee (SMC) Training on Disability, Inclusion, and ICC at Kankadahada, Dhenkanal, Odisha. The primary aim of the training was to sensitise key stakeholders on the importance of inclusive education and to strengthen their understanding […]
Prakriti was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of four. After being asked to leave a mainstream school in Kathmandu, Nepal, due to her disability, she was left feeling hopeless and irritated with life because she thought she was the only one who was born different. With her mother’s persistence, she was admitted to […]
Dr Priyadarshani credits her CII training at ADAPT, supported by TWC, as her first formal experience in disability and inclusion, apart from her higher education in Sociology. Prior to this, she worked as an assistant lecturer at the Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, and later as an Instructor in Social Work at the Department […]
From July 4th to 7th 2024, I (Atu) had the opportunity to visit Scotland at the invitation of Rachel Tainsh, the Honorary Training Advisor for the CII. During my trip, Rachel connected me to a centre dedicated to supporting children on the autism spectrum and I observed their unique Lego play scheme. This experience was […]
Empowering Communities through Mental Health Training – Dr. Manar’s Impact Report after SETI’s 2023 CBID Course. Dr. Manar, an alumni of the SETI Middle East training course supported by The Women’s Council, has made significant strides in applying the knowledge and skills she gained during the 2023 Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) course. Hailing from Jordan, […]