The National Council for Civic Education and partners with support from UNICEF Gambia through UNPRPD has validated the draft training manual and guidelines for children with disabilities towards creating more inclusive education system for all children in The Gambia.

Alhagie Sering Modou Faye, the chairman of the National Centre for Civic Education (NCCE) said this will help children with disabilities across the country.

Muhammed Krubally, the chairman of Gambia Federation of the Disable (GFD) acknowledged that the training manual and guidelines on the inclusion of children with disabilities is a crucial tool that will guide persons with disability across the country.

Armand Gnahore, UNICEF deputy representative to The Gambia said the initiative marks a significant milestone in their collective efforts to promote inclusive education in The Gambia.

He added that the 2021 Situational Analysis of the rights of Persons with Disabilities in The Gambia revealed a stark reality: inclusion, especially for children with disabilities, remains a significant challenge.