Ethiopia

Vision
The GAT Center promotes full participation and inclusion for children and young adults with disabilities.

Mission
The GAT Center provides assistive technology, training, and support services. Equipping professionals and mothers with the right tools ensures these children and young adults receive the support they need to participate fully.

Main activities
The GAT Center opened the Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Care Center, which provides essential care and development programs for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, helping them build motor, communication, and social skills. Seventeen children aged 3 to 10 attend regularly, benefiting from the support of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The centre also fosters inclusivity by welcoming children without disabilities, encouraging joint learning and play, and preparing children to transition to regular schools. In addition to supporting children, the centre empowers parents, particularly single mothers, by offering respite and the opportunity to work while connecting them with others in similar situations.