Project Details

“Towards a Better Life for Children with Disabilities”

Families of children with disabilities especially in rural and marginalized areas face significant difficulties accessing early detection, early intervention, and specialized rehabilitation services.
Through the project “Towards a Better Life for Children with Disabilities”, Ataa Fund works to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities in the most underserved areas through a comprehensive development model centered on family and community empowerment.

The project delivers early detection, early intervention, and rehabilitation services within local communities by establishing and activating community-based rehabilitation units in villages and underserved areas.
This approach ensures that children and their families can access integrated services without financial or geographic barriers that hinder their right to care and rehabilitation.

Target Group

Children with disabilities from birth to 18 years old

Types of Disabilities

Intellectual disabilities
Cerebral palsy
Speech and language delay
Hearing disabilities
Visual disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning difficulties

Partner Organization

Caritas Egypt – City Center for Training and Disability Studies

Implementation Period

Project Start Date: August 1, 2023
Project Status: Ongoing

Geographic Coverage

Alexandria Governorate
Beheira Governorate
Qalyubia Governorate
Sohag Governorate
Qena Governorate
Luxor Governorate
Aswan Governorate

Achieved Impact

More than 2,046 children with disabilities received rehabilitation sessions, including:
- 1,456 children received direct services (rehabilitation sessions inside or outside the units)
- 611 children were referred externally to access services unavailable within the units.
- 561 children were integrated into inclusive activities alongside peers without disabilities.
2,382 family members benefited from training, support, and assistance services, including:
- 2,077 family members received awareness sessions on the rights of children with disabilities.
- 744 family members expressed satisfaction with the services provided to their children.

An average 40% improvement was achieved in children’s linguistic, motor, academic, and pre-academic skills following appropriate rehabilitation programs.