This blog talks about World Bank projects in Rwanda, Burkina Faso and Cambodia.
In Rwanda, a World Bank project promoted inclusive education by integrating disability-sensitive features into school infrastructure, learning materials, and teacher training. The project prioritized accessibility in new school construction, provided gender-segregated latrines with accessibility features, and embedded Rwandan Sign Language in edutainment episodes to foster inclusion for children with disabilities.
In Burkina Faso, the Improving Education of Children with Disabilities project increased access and quality of education for vulnerable children, focusing on children with disabilities, through targeted interventions in the five poorest regions and the capital city of Ouagadougou. The project combined improved access to preschool and primary education, teacher training on inclusive pedagogy, community-driven SIPs, and awareness campaigns related to disability inclusion.
In Cambodia, the World Bank is supporting efforts to make general education more inclusive by integrating disability screening, support, and infrastructure improvements across more than 1,600 preschools, primary, and secondary schools. The project trains teachers on disability screening, ensures SIPs include concrete activities to support students with disabilities, and provides referrals and equipment (e.g., glasses, hearing aids) for identified students.