Brass for Africa school exchange programme champions disability inclusion among Ugandan learners

What the report says

Brass for Africa has started a school exchange programme in Uganda aimed at improving disability inclusion by bringing together learners with and without disabilities through music, games, group performances and discussion. The initiative, described by the organisation as the Disability Inclusion Knowledge Sharing Exchange Day Programme, is intended to reduce stigma, build friendships and help children better understand different forms of disability.

According to the report from Nile Post, the programme has involved exchange visits between special needs centres and mainstream schools. Recent activities included learners from Teens and Tots Neurodevelopment Centre visiting Seeta Church of Uganda Primary School, while children from Good Shepherd Home spent a day at St. Athanasius Primary School. Teachers and facilitators said the sessions were designed to encourage teamwork, empathy and practical inclusion beyond classroom lessons.

The programme comes against a broader education challenge in Uganda, where many children with disabilities remain out of school or face discrimination even when enrolled. The article cited national disability data showing significant barriers to access, and noted that disability inclusion remains a wider concern in education systems. Brass for Africa said music helps break down communication and accessibility barriers, while local teachers said the exchanges help learners understand how to support classmates with disabilities.

The report adds that child and disability advocates see such initiatives as one part of the response, alongside better school infrastructure, teacher training, learning materials and inclusive education policy. The programme’s significance lies in promoting day-to-day interaction between learners, which organisers and educators hope will translate into more welcoming schools and communities.