RYTHM and Reps in Tajikistan Help Disabled Young People

Admin   |   07 February, 2015   |   463   |   3980

Through it’s RYTHM Foundation, QNET loves helping to educate and develop children and young people with learning disabilities all over the world. Check out our latest initiative with the help of Independent Representatives in Tajikistan.

In Tajikistan, disability is stigmatised and children are sent to state institutions or hidden away at home. In the country of 8 million people, social attitudes and stigma play a significant role in limiting the possibilities for children with special educational needs.

Over 125,000 people live with learning disabilities in Tajikistan, 19,000 are under sixteen years old and 1,447 children are orphans. Just 2,500 children are registered with a special education institution. Alas, the data contradicts with reality, as many are not accounted for or have not been physically seen over the years. Hence, inconsistent, inaccurate, incomplete and out-of-date data is exacerbating the issue.