The Special Needs program in Tanzania is a great way for compassionate and caring individuals to support disabled children across the country. Everyone is welcome to participate – those with medical or professional backgrounds in Special Needs care are especially welcome.

Volunteering in Special Needs program often includes assisting professionals in the centre, or even working directly with children of special needs. This includes socializing, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and teaching basic education. Cleaning and maintenance of facilities may also be tasks that would be given to volunteers during their placements. As a volunteer, you will be expected to work alongside children who have learning disabilities, are deaf or mute, have physical disabilities, or have down’s syndrome, autism, or cerebral palsy.

It is encouraged to volunteer in Special Needs programs as Tanzania currently lacks adequate facilities and materials necessary to provide the appropriate education and treatment of various Special Needs cases. They also face a range of other difficulties that have a significant impact, such as lack of trained staff, a negative cultural perception towards disabilities, and lack of access to.