Buwunga Subcounty, Bugiri District
Inclusion begins at home
Transforming Families for Inclusion works with families in Bugiri District so that children, youth and persons with disabilities are seen, heard, supported and able to thrive.
Who we are
Lasting inclusion begins within the family
Families are the first places where children and young people learn about dignity, equality, participation and belonging. However, families can also be places where stigma, discrimination, exclusion and unequal opportunities begin. TFI Uganda works to transform these experiences by supporting families to become foundations of inclusion and positive change.
We focus particularly on children, youth and persons with disabilities, while recognising that meaningful inclusion requires working with the whole family and the wider community.
Our vision
A world where every family is a foundation for inclusion, dignity, equality and opportunity for all.
What we do
Three things we work on, every day
We work from the family outward — because the household is where inclusion is either learned or denied.
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Transform families
We start inside the household, changing the relationships and beliefs that decide whether a person is included or left out.
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Protect rights
We stand with children, youth and persons with disabilities so they can claim their rights, their safety and their place in community life.
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Build resilience
We strengthen the economic footing families need to sustain inclusion long after a programme ends.
Our theory of change
When families transform relationships, challenge harmful norms, strengthen their resilience and promote shared decision-making, children, youth and persons with disabilities are better able to exercise their rights, participate meaningfully, live with dignity and access opportunities.
Watch
Enrolling a child is only the beginning
A social worker on what has to change in a classroom before a learner with a disability is really included.
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What inclusive education actually asks of us
A social worker on what schools and families can change so that learners with disabilities are not only enrolled, but actually learning.
From the field
Families, not case files
Every photograph here was taken during our work with families and partners in Bugiri District.
Inclusion begins at home — and it continues with you
Partner with us, support a family, or simply start a conversation. We would like to hear from you.